This wasn’t exactly the way that I’d planned

But your mother and I weren’t right

Still it brought you here and I’ve no regrets

I mostly sleep at night

You at seventeen are a parents’ dream

In every way have come through

Seems the better parts about me

Are even better now in you

How was I to know loving you would do me in

Since you’ve been smiling you’ve had my favorite grin

Your beacon heart shines brighter than a harvest moon

There’s no one like you sweet June

I dreamed about from an early age how I was going to be a Dad

I could picture it all from the baseball and the dimples my son had

But then your birthday and out you came and much to my surprise

Who’s this darling angel a daughter with my eyes?

How was I to know loving you would do me in

Since you’ve been smiling you’ve had my favorite grin

Your beacon heart shines brighter than a harvest moon

There’s no one like you sweet June

Late night and a raised up voice

Not always with your choice

But those were seldom and so far between

Now one foots out the door

Those wings are ready to soar

And take you places sight unseen

How was I to know loving you would do me in

Since you’ve been smiling you’ve had my favorite grin

Your beacon heart shines brighter than a harvest moon

There’s no one like you sweet June

And now that childhood is a memory that fits inside the frame

Your fire of purpose stronger and I’m here to fan the flame

How was I to know loving you would do me in

Since you’ve been smiling you’ve had my favorite grin

Your beacon heart shines brighter than a harvest moon

There’s no one like you sweet June