I Will Take Care Of You

On a September afternoon

In 1961

A baby girl's first cry ran out

A new life had begun

Her mother rocked her in her arms

And she kissed the tiny brow

And she said "Darling I'm just as scared as you

But I promise you somehow

I will take care of you

The very best that I can

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands

Your every joy I'll share

For every tear I'll be there

My whole life through

I will take care of you"

On a September afternoon

In 1985

That little girl had grown into

A beautiful young bride

And she turned to the man who held her hand

In front of the waiting crowd

They smiled at each other as they spoke

And this was their wedding vow

And they said, "I will take care of you

The very best that I can

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands

Your every joy I'll share

For every tear I'll be there

My whole life through

I will take care of you"

On a September afternoon

In 1989

A girl waited by a hospital bed

Never leaving her mother's side

She said "Mama, why don't you close your eyes?

Try to get some rest

It's my turn to take care of you

I learned from the best

I will take care of you

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands"

On a September afternoon

In 1991

A baby girl's first cry rang out

A new life has begun