Butterfly Kisses  by Bob Carlisle & Randy Thomas 
 
Intro. 
 
            Am                               C 
There's two things I know for sure. 
              Am                                              C 
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl. 
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As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,  
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she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes. 
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And I thank God for all of the joy in my life,  
            G 
oh but most of all, for... 
 
 
    C 
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. 
                                                               Am 
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair. 
   F                                                 Em 
"Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride." 
       F                                                        Em 
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried." 
                F                          G 
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,  
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I must have done something right 
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To deserve a hug every morning,  And butterfly kisses at night. 
 
 Am                 C 
Sweet sixteen today, 
            Am                                          C 
She's looking like her momma a little more everyday. 
    Dm           Em           F            G 
One part woman, the other part girl. 
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To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls. 
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Trying her wings out in a great big world. But I remember... 
 
 
     C 
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. 
                                                               Am 
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair. 
          F                                                               Em 
"You know how much I love you daddy, But if you don't mind, 
        F                                             Em 
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time." 
          F                          
With all that I've done wrong   
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I must have done something right. 
                          F 
To deserve her love every morning,   
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And butterfly kisses at night. 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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All the precious time.   
                C 
Like the wind, the years go by 
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Precious butterfly.         
    F                               G 
Spread your wings and fly 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Am                                 C 
She'll change her name today. 
 Am                                           C 
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away. 
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Standing in the bride room just staring at her, 
         Dm                         Em                F              G 
She asked me what I'm thinking, and I said "I'm not sure, 
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I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."   
                  G 
Then she leaned over....an gave me.... 
 
 
 
 
      C 
Butterfly kisses, with her mama there 
                                                        Am 
Sticking little flowers all up in her hair 
    F                                                     Em 
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time" 
                    F 
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?"   
   Em 
"Daddy, don't cry." 
          F                          G 
With all that I've done wrong,  
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I must have done  something right 
                          F                                        G 
To deserve her love every morning,  And butterfly kisses 
 
                 F                                       G 
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is 
       F                                                   G 
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember 
            F                                         G 
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses... 
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