From the cradle to the throne, my flesh & my bones Is that the way it's supposed to be: how the story goes? Ribbons & bows: like a thorn on a rose When the one man who gave it all to you has to let you go He found for me scarlet ribbons Those scarlet ribbons for my hair What becomes of a fathers love, when another has his daughters love? Don't you know they'll never be above, I'll always be your little girl It's all borrowed time & you always said I would regret it If I grew up too fast, but my heart is strong & true I'm doing fine, the things that you said, I won't forget 'em I'll do as you ask & always play fair for you You found for me scarlet ribbons Those scarlet ribbons for my hair What becomes of a fathers love, when another has his daughters love? Don't you know they'll never be above, I'll always be your little girl There's a part of you in every part me (you should know better) Maybe you should know I won't let that go Long as I can cry on your shoulder won't be growing up just older You have got to let me go You found for me scarlet ribbons Those scarlet ribbons for my hair What becomes of a fathers love, when another has his daughters love? Don't you know they'll never be above, I'll always be your little girl I'll always be, always be your little girl Always be, always be your little girl Always be, always be your little girl Always be, always be your little girl You've got to let it go You've got to let it go You've got to let it go…