Not Too Loud

Well, I remember when she couldn't wait to see me
She'd jump up in my arms and hold on tight
Tell me all about the things she'd learned that day
Saying, "Dad, what are we doing tonight?"
Now it's driving 'round to friends and hanging out
College applications and life

And I smile, and I'm proud
And I'd cry, but not too loud

I always thought she'd be my little girl forever
I never really thought this time would come
And I'd love to see the woman that she's growing up to be
But there's still so many things we haven't done
And I'm holding on to every little minute
I'm holding on for dear life

And I smile, and I'm proud
And I'd cry, but not too loud

I haven't always been the dad that I thought I'd be
God knows that I'd go back if I could
Maybe she will learn from the mistakes I've made
Ah, wouldn't that be good

And I smile, and I'm proud
And I'd cry, but not too loud