i can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
you felt so good in it
no bigger than a minute
how it amazes me you're changin' with every blink
faster than a flower blooms
they grow up all too soon
so let them be little
'cause they're only that way for a while
give 'em hope
give them praise
give them love every day
let 'em cry
let 'em giggle
let 'em sleep in the middle
oh
but let them be little
i never felt so much in one little tender touch
i live for those kisses
your prayers an' your wishes
an' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see
tonight
while we're on our knees
all i ask is
please
let them be little
'cause they're only that way for a while
give them hope
give them praise
give them love every day
let 'em cry
let 'em giggle
let 'em sleep in the middle
oh
but let them be little
the so innocent
precious soul
you turn around
an' it's time to let them go
so let them be little
'cause they're only that way for a while
give them hope
give 'em praise
give them love every day
let 'em cry
let 'em giggle
let them sleep in the middle
oh
but let them be little
let them be little