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 new born child
Lights shining in their eyes, expectant smiles

Eva Mae, well your father and I have been friends
For many years
We've watched the world around us change
Hoped our hopes
Feared our fears
He asked me to watch you as you grow
To hold your hand through the highs and lift you up from the lows

Now Eva Mae, don't you judge me too hard
I tried to be a good man
To make the best with what I've got
Eva Mae, I will teach you what I know
And watch over you everywhere that you go

Eva Mae, I have made many mistakes in my time
Burned my share of bridges and broken hearts
I've told lies
I have not always followed my own advice
I've fallen flat
But Eva darling sometimes 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 to share the things I've learned
That you should keep your friends and family close
And you should always, always, always, always try to say "yes"
That we can none of us ever be perfect
But Eva darling we can try our best

Now Eva Mae, I won't ever judge you hard
Just try to be a good girl and make the best with what you've got
And Eva Mae, I will teach you what I know
And watch over you everywhere that you go
Everywhere you go