Verse 1
       G              C                  G
I was there when you drew the breath of life
            G
And I could hear your voice
     C                    D
The first time that you cried
      G
And though you couldn't see me
B          C
I was very near
             G                   D7           G
And there's something now that I want you to hear

Chorus
          G           C           G
You will always be a child in my eyes
              G
And when you need some love
    C             D
My arms are open wide
     G
And even when you're growing old
   B          C
I hope you realize
           G           D          G
You will always be a child in my eyes

Verse 2
And I was there the first time that you prayed
And I heard all the promises you made
And when you fell before me
Crying father I have sinned
I picked you up and held you close again