You taught me how to live in this world
You took my hand when I was just a girl
You sang with words of love
The way to rise above
You taught me how to love in this world
When you would cry, I'd try to understand
The cross you bear, the faith you have within
You held me in your arms
You tried to be so strong
You taught me how to give in this world
You can walk away now
You can walk away proud
I'll never be alone, 'cause you're a part of me
You taught me how to live in this world
There's mystery and magic in the sky
There are secrets in my newborn baby's cry
And if I really listen in
I hear your voice again
You taught me how to be in this world
I see you in your garden by the gate
Where you planted dreams you left for us to take
With roses all around
Smiling in the sun
You taught me how to live in this world
You can walk away now
You can walk away proud
I'll never be alone, 'cause you're a part of me
I'll never be afraid, I know you're with me
You can fly away now
You can fly away proud
And I'll never forget the way you made me laugh
How you could always see right through me
You taught me how to live in this world