On a September afternoon
In nineteen sixty one
A baby girl’s first cry rang out
A new life had begun
Her mother rocked her in her arms
And she kissed the tiny brow- and she said
“Darling I’m just as scared as you
But I promise you somehow.”

(Chorus)
I will take care of you
The very best I can
With all the love here in my heart
And all of the strength in my hands
Your every joy we’ll share
For every tear I’ll be there
My whole life through
I will take care of you

On a September afternoon
In nineteen eighty-five
That little girl had grown into
A beautiful young bride – and she
Turned to the man who held her hand
In front of the waiting crowd
They smiled at each other as they spoke
And this was their wedding vow – and they said

Repeat Chorus

On a September afternoon
In nineteen eighty-nine
The girl waited by a hospital bed
Never leaving her mother’s side
And she said “Mama why don’t you close your eyes
Try to get some rest
It’s my turn to take care of you
And I learned from the best
I will take care of you”

Will all the love here in my heart
An all of the strength in my hands

On a September afternoon
In nineteen ninety-one
A baby girls’ first cry rang out
A new life has begun…