I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
You felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon
So let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh! But let them be little
I never felt so much in one little tender touch
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is
Please, let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh! But let them be little
The so innocent, precious soul
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go
So let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh! But let them be little
Let them be little
