The first night we brought you home, it scared me half to death.   I stood right beside your crib and counted every breath.   Lookin' at your little face, heaven seemed so close,   It felt all right to ask the Lord for what I want the most.      I wanna be there when you're one,   And you're just learning how to walk.   I wanna be there when you're two,   An' hear the funny ways you talk.   I wanna be there when you're three,   An my wall's covered up with chalk.   My only prayer: I wanna be there.      I'd like to save some money so we could buy a bigger house.   Worked harder at my job to make my family proud.   A million things I've got in mind that I want to do.   God willing, I've got time: that's what I'll give to you.      I wanna be there when you're fifteen,   And you're havin' your first date.   I wanna be there when you're sixteen,   And your heart's had it's first break.   I wanna be there when you're seventeen,   And think that you can't wait.   My only prayer: I wanna be there.      I wanna be there when my little girl.   Was walkin' down the aisle.   I wanna be there, fightin' back the tears,   An' tryin' hard to smile..   I wanna be there with your Momma,   When you're havin' your first child..   My only prayer: I wanna be there.