Daddy’s little star

In an old photo album, Dad so young,Smilin’ at me from that black‑and‑white song.I touch his face, feel that old-time warmth,How he’d lift me up — so light, so calm… Chorus: Daddy, where are you now, my dear?I whisper soft: “Be near, be near…”You’re in my heart, in every dream I see,My guiding light, my peace in the gloom for me. I recall how he’d hold that old umbrella tight,Shieldin’ me from the rain, makin’ everything all right.How he’d read me stories, voice so low and clear,Said, “Don’t you fear the dark, ’cause I’m right here.All your fears can go, I’m standin’ near.” Chorus: Daddy, where are you now, my dear?I whisper soft: “Be near, be near…”You’re in my heart, in every dream I see,My guiding light, my peace in the gloom for me. Now I’m star‑gazin’ on a quiet night so still,Maybe up there, shinin’ bright — is it you, Dad, still?I’ve grown up now, but in my soul I’m just the same,That little girl who waits — for his arms to hold me again. Finale: Daddy, I won’t forget you, I swear it true,You live right here, inside of me — I’m proud of you.Though you’re not beside me, you’re always overhead,My North Star, my peace, my hero — forever led…