Verse one)

On a September afternoon, in nineteen-sixty-one,

A little girl's first cries rang out - a new life had begun.

Her mother rocked her in her arms, and she kissed her tiny brow.

She said 'Darling I'm just as scared as you, but I promise you somehow...'

(Chorus)

I will take care of you

The very best that I can

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands

Your every joy I'll share

For every tear I'll be there my whole life through

I will take care of you

(Verse two)

On a September afternoon in nineteen-eighty-five

That little girl had grown into a beautiful young bride

And she turned to the man who held her hand

In front of the wedding crowd

They smiled at eachother as they spoke,

And this was their wedding vow....

(Chorus)

I will take care of you

The very best that I can

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands

Your every joy I'll share

Your every tear I'll be there my whole life through

I will take care of you.

(Bridge)

On a September afternoon in nineteen-eighty-nine

A Girl waited by a hospital bed, never leaving her mother's side

She said 'Mama, why don't you close your eyes - try to get some rest.

It's my turn to take care of you... I learned from the best, I will take care of you'

(Chorus)

I will take care of you

The very best that I can

With all of the love here in my heart

And all of the strength in my hands

Your every joy I'll share

Your every tear I'll be there my whole life through

I will take care of you

On a September afternoon in nineteen-ninety-one

A little girl's first cry rang out - a new life had begun