I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
You felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon

So let them be little
 'Cause they're only that way for a while
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
 Give them love every day
Let them cry, let 'em giggle, let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh...but let them be little

I've never felt so much in one little tender touch
I live for those kisses, your prayers and your wishes
And now your teaching me, how only a child can see
Tonight while we're on our knees all I ask is...
Please...

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise,
 Give them love every day
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle, let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh...but let them be little

So innocent, precious soul, you turn around
And it's time to let them go so...

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
 Give them love every day
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oooh...but let them be little

Let them be little