You Were Here

Lyrics

You Were Here (Verse 1) Before I ever saw your face, I heard your heartbeat in the quiet. One little rhythm, soft and strong, And mine would never sound the same. Tiny kicks beneath my hands, Dreaming ‘bout the boy you’d be. Before this world could call your name… You were here. (Pre-Chorus) Then one cry filled the room, And love became a living thing. (Chorus) You were here, Before I ever held your hand. Before your little footprints filled this home, Before I learned what forever meant. You were here, Changing every part of me. Long before you called me “Mom”… You’ll always be the best part of me. (Verse 2) Lightning McQueen across the hallway, Buzz and Woody save the day. Tiny boots by the front door waiting, Every morning, every play. One small hand wrapped around my finger, First brave steps, then off you ran. Somehow every little moment Made me who I am. (Bridge) One day these halls will all grow quiet, The toys won’t cover every floor. So tonight I’ll hold you just a little longer, Like I wish I could forevermore. ‘Cause every laugh becomes a memory, Every hug becomes a prayer… And every time I hear my heartbeat… I’ll remember… (Final Chorus) You were here, Before I ever knew your smile. Before bedtime stories, scraped-up knees, Before every extra mile. You were here, Growing my heart year after year. I thought that I was raising you… But you were raising me too. Long before this beautiful life began… You were here. (Outro – piano only) Before I ever saw your face… I heard your heartbeat. And mine has never been the same.