Song for Eva Mae

Eva Mae I remember the day you were born, it was the summer

Your mum and dad called me up to say how proud they were

Voices ringing with the love of a first born child

Light shining in their eyes, expectant smiles.

Eva Mae your father and I have been friends for many years

We watched the world around us change, we hoped hopes, we feared fears

He asked me to watch you as you grow

To hold your hands through the highs and lift you up from the lows.

Eva Mae, don't you judge me too hard

I tried to be a good man, do the best with what I had

Eva Mae I will teach you what I know

And watch over you everywhere you go.

Eva Mae I have made many mistakes in my time

I've burned my share of bridges, broken hearts, I've told lies

I have not always followed my own advice

I've fallen flat but sometimes Eva that's just life.

Eva Mae with the way that I am I might not much be around

But I'll stop in from time to time and try to share the things I've learned

That you should hold your friends and family close, always try to say yes

That none of us can ever be perfect, but we can always try our best.

Eva Mae, I won't ever judge you hard

Just try to be a good girl, do the best with what you've got

Eva Mae I will teach you what I know

And watch over you everywhere you go.