From the cradle to the floor My flesh and my bones Is that the way it's supposed to be How the story goes Ribbons and bones 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 Scarlet ribbons for my hair What becomes of a father's love When another has his daughter's love Don't you know they'll never be here but I'll always be your little girl It's all borrowed time And you always said I would regret it If I grew up to fast But my heart is strong and true I'm doing fine The things that you said I won't forget them I'll do as you ask And always play fair for you You found for me scarlet ribbons Those scarlet ribbons for my hair What becomes of a father's love When another has his daughter's love Don't you know they'll never be here but I'll always be your little girl There's a part of you In every part of me (should know better) Maybe you should know I won't let that go As 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 father's love When another has his daughter's love Don't you know they'll never be here but 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 your little girl You have got to let it go, oh oh You have got to let it go You have got to let it go, oh You have got to let it go You have got to let it go, oh oh You have got to let it go