On a September afternoon, in nineteen-sixty-one, A little girl's first criy rang out - a new life had begun Her mother rocked her in her arms, and she kissed her tiny brow She said "Darling I'm just as scared as you, I promise you somehow." I will take care of you The very best that I can With all of the love here in my heart And all of the strength in my hands Your every joy I'll share For every tear I'll be there my whole life through I will take care of you On a September afternoon in nineteen-eighty-five That little girl had grown into a beautiful young bride And she turned to the man who held her hand In front of the wedding crowd They smiled at each other as they spoke, And this was their wedding vow I will take care of you
The very best that I can With all of the love here in my heart And all of the strength in my hands Your every joy I'll share Your every tear I'll be there my whole life through I will take care of you. On a September afternoon in nineteen-eighty-nine A Girl waited by a hospital bed, never leaving her mother's side She said "Mama, why don't you close your eyes, try to get some rest It's my turn to take care of you I learned from the best, I will take care of you" I will take care of you The very best that I can With all of the love here in my heart And all of the strength in my hands Your every joy I'll share Your every tear I'll be there my whole life through I will take care of you