let them be little

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