Verse 1
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I was there when you drew the breath of life
            Eb
And I could hear your voice
     Ab                    Bb
The first time that you cried
      Eb
And though you couldn't see me
G          Ab
I was very near
             Eb                   Bb7           Eb
And there's something now that I want you to hear

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