My Sweet Girl, Erica

Lyrics

My Sweet Girl, Erica

Verse 1
I kept your baby shoes
In the top drawer still
Pink on the heel
Dust on the frill

Your first small laugh
Lives in my chest
I fold the days
And hold the rest

Pre-Chorus
Now your room is quiet
But I still hear you there
A little hand in mine
A little prayer

Chorus
My sweet girl, Erica
My heart in your name
If I could, I would
Take all your pain
My sweet girl, Erica
Stay close in the storm
No matter how far
My love keeps you warm
My sweet girl

Verse 2
You wear your hurt
Like a winter coat
I see it in your eyes
When you think I don’t

I want to lift
Every heavy stone
Lay them all down
And bring you home

Pre-Chorus
If the night gets colder
If your knees feel weak
Call out my name
I’ll come to you
Whenever you need

Chorus
My sweet girl, Erica
My heart in your name
If I could, I would
Take all your pain
My sweet girl, Erica
Stay close in the storm
No matter how far
My love keeps you warm
My sweet girl

Bridge
When the world feels cruel
And the floor gives way
Put your little ache
In my hands today
I was your shelter
Before you could speak
And I will be here
When your soul feels weak

Final Chorus
My sweet girl, Erica
My heart in your name
If I could, I would
Take all your pain
My sweet girl, Erica
You’re never alone
Whatever you lose
My love takes you home

My sweet girl
My sweet girl
Erica, my sweet girl
You’ll always be my home