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 'em hope give them praise
Give them love every day
Let 'em cry let 'em giggle
Let 'em 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
And 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 'em hope give them praise
Give them love every day
Let 'em cry let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh but let them be little
So innocent precious soul
You turn around
and it's time
to let them go so
Let them be little
'Cause they're only
that way for a while
Give 'em hope give them praise
Give them love every day
Let 'em cry let 'em giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh but let them be little ooh
Let them be little