So few years ago her daddy held her in his arms
Snugged the blanket around her feet to help and keep `em warm
When he kissed her tender cheek, oh, how her eyes would shine
His ev`ry dream was built around his daughter Caroline
He remembered ev`ry time she`d turn another year
And, at the birthday parties, when he`d shed a happy tear
Thinking of the wedding dress that she would wear someday
When he`d have to give his daughter Caroline away
He thought of what he saw the night they called her from the roll
A silver graduation ring and engagement ring of gold
It seems as tho` twas yesterday he met her valentine
And now she`s grown and here to wed his daughter Caroline
Maarching on his arm she whispered,
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