"Song For Eva Mae" lyrics

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
Light 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 do 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
You should keep your friends and family close
And 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 do the best with what you got
Now Eva Mae, I will teach you what I know
And watch over you everywhere you go