Verse 1
       E              A                  E
I was there when you drew the breath of life
            E
And I could hear your voice
     A                    B
The first time that you cried
      E
And though you couldn't see me
G#          A
I was very near
             E                   B7           E
And there's something now that I want you to hear

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