So a few years ago, her daddy held her in his arms Snug the blanket around her feet to help and keep her warm When he'd kiss her tender cheek, oh how her eyes would shine His every dream was built around his daughter Caroline He remembered every time she'd turn another year And at the birthday parties when he'd shed a happy tear Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday When he'd have to give his daughter Caroline away He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the road A silver graduation ring and an engagement ring of gold It seems as though it was yesterday he met her Valentine And now he's grown and here to wed his daughter Caroline Marching on his arm, she whispered, Pa, I still love you Those words remained within his ear when she vowed, I do Cheer was sparkling from his eyes, but tears were in behind When he gave his heart away, his daughter Caroline *