Little girl you're still far too young 
To have a heart that's been so broken 
It might seem like you ain't got no one 
Well I'm here for you 

Told your mamma before she died 
That I'd stay right by your side 
I had to leave for just a little while 
But now I'm here for you 

Hardest part there is about dying 
Are the ones who get left behind 
I know your mamma wouldn't want you crying 
So I'm here for you 

I loved your mamma more than she loved me 
When you were born I was far from Tennessee 
I came back home to hold you close to me 
Now I'm here for you 

You're far too precious to lose 
I only want what's best for you 
And that might not include me 
Well I know it's true 
I'm here for you