Don’t Make My Baby Cry

She means everything to me, this pretty woman by your side,

Cause not so long ago she became my joy and pride,

I remember her first step, her first word, her first smile,

Just promise me this one thing; you won’t make my baby cry!

I wish I could protect her from the crazy world out there,

But I knew it wouldn’t help if I would always wipe her tears,

So I gave her all my blessings and I set her on her path,

So promise me this one thing you won’t break my baby’s heart!

I know the road she’s traveling, been down that road before,

The lord knows how much she can take, don’t give my baby more!

I know how best to love her, no one can question that,

So if you can’t be kind to her just give my baby back!

Well there is no denying, I know you love her too,

If you give her your honesty she’ll give it back to you,

Her little heart is fragile; don’t break it with a lie!

And so I ask you once again don’t make my baby cry!


Written by Carmen Bailey

"To the man who will marry my daughter"