Mom

I still remember the summer sun beating down

At Holiday World with the crowds all around

I was scared of the water, scared of the deep

But you held out your hands with a promise to keep

You guided my arms and you helped me to swim

Showed me I wouldn't sink when I finally jumped in

Mom, you're the absolute best I could have

Through all of the good times, the tears, and the bad

When life gets too heavy and I need some help

You are always right there before anyone else

And I want you to know, as the years hurry through

Before anyone else, I'll be right there for you

Every time that I stumbled, every time that I fell

You knew what I needed before I could tell

You're the first one to call, the first to arrive

Keeping the hope in my spirit alive

You gave me my courage, you gave me my roots

There is no replacing a mother like you

Mom, you're the absolute best I could have

Through all of the good times, the tears, and the bad

When life gets too heavy and I need some help

You are always right there before anyone else

And I want you to know, as the years hurry through

Before anyone else, I'll be right there for you

Time keeps on moving, the seasons will change

But this bond that we share will forever remain

You kept me afloat when I couldn't touch ground

Now I'll be the shoulder that's keeping you sound

Whatever you need, I am making the vow

Mom, you're the absolute best I could have

Through all of the good times, the tears, and the bad

When life gets too heavy and I need some help

You are always right there before anyone else

And I want you to know, my whole life through

Before anyone else, I'll be right there for you

You're the best in the world, and I love you, I do

Before anyone else, I'll be right there for you