The first set lyrics here are specific to a particular mother and son who asked me to write a "Mother/Son" dance song for the son's wedding... Wil Lim provided the music and did a GREAT job if you ask me. All comments, nits, whatever graciously accepted...

The song was used in the wedding this weekend... I spoke with the Mother this morning and she said it was a huge hit with the 168 people there... many people in tears and the groom's college buddies thinking it was one of the coolest things they'd seen at a wedding... I'm pretty pleased. We are continuing on to phase two of this now and I have written the general lyrics which you will find further below... I would appreciate any comments on how you think they will fit melodically and whether they are working in terms of content.


Here's the link to the "customized" version. If you would, try to "hear" the general lyrics (second set) in our melody...

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10762453


My Little Boy
© 2011 Greg Swartzentruber and Wil Lim

From the day that you were born
On the front seat of that old Ford
You’ve always tackled life at your own pace
Friends came over building forts
And GI Joe gave way to sports
You’ve always put a smile upon my face

chorus:
Today you take your lover’s hand
My little boy is now her man
My heart’s filled as it can be with so much pride and joy
I’m dancing with the man you’ve become
My big and strong all grown up son
But somewhere deep inside of me you'll always be…
My little boy

When things were tough you did your best
Took three tries at your drivers test
And sure enough you finally earned your ride
I’ve been here through all of it
The years you spent away at Pitt
And now I send you off with your new bride

repeat chorus

Bridge:
As your mother, this day's a special moment
Though I admit, it's somewhat bittersweet
I'm so happy you've found your one true love
But it feels like losing a part of me

repeat chorus

My little boy, I love you


General Lyrics (unrecorded yet)

My Little Boy
© 2011 Greg Swartzentruber/Wil Lim

From the day that you were born
I have watched as your life soared
Inside of me you hold a special place
From first steps to climbing trees
Building forts to skinned-up knees
You’ve always put a smile upon my face

Today you take your lover’s hand
My little boy is now her man
My heart’s filled as it can be
With so much pride and joy
I’m dancing with the man you’ve become
My big and strong all grown up son
But somewhere deep inside of me
You’ll always be…
My little boy

Son, a mother’s love is true
When you’d laugh I’d smile with you
But I felt your pain every time you cried
Within your heart I pray
You still feel my love today
As now I send you off with your new bride

Today you take your lover’s hand
My little boy is now her man
My heart’s filled as it can be
With so much pride and joy
I’m dancing with the man you’ve become
My big and strong all grown up son
But somewhere deep inside of me
You’ll always be…
My little boy

And there’s no doubt, this day's a special moment
But I admit, it's somewhat bittersweet
I'm so happy you've found your one true love
But it feels like losing a part of me

Today you take your lover’s hand
My little boy is now her man
My heart’s filled as it can be
With so much pride and joy
I’m dancing with the man you’ve become
My big and strong all grown up son
But somewhere deep inside of me
You’ll always be…
My little boy

My little boy, I love you



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