Back when I was just me

You were always there to help and support my dreams

And you've encouraged me to see

And want so much more out of life

And you said never mind your fears,

Cause soon they will pass in time

And I want to thank you see cause



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All I am and all that I will ever be

Is because of you and I am proud to say

That you helped make me into what I am today

I applaud you for being so patient with me

All I am and all that I will ever be

Is because of you and I am proud to say

No one else could do what you have done for me

You mean the world to me (yeah)



There were times when I was so

Frustrated with you

I felt I didn't want you no more

But then I realized

That without you I would be so alone (yeah)

But I chose to deal with you,

Wether right or wrong and im so glad I did cause



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See you cause and changed my life

You turned an empty heart to work of art

And open my eyes to the world

I would have never known, for that im grateful

You are my pride and my joy

The closest thing to me next to the God above

And will forever be my first love

And im always gonna give my all to you