(lyrics and music by Jennifer Katt,
© 2024 Jennifer Cooke Katt)

Jennifer Katt - acoustic guitar, backup vocals

Gary Jaffe - electric bass, percussion,

Tomm Sibert - backup vocals

Verse 1

I wait for her, arms open wide

My little girl top of the slide

“You can let go now” (but she looks alarmed)

Then down she flies into my arms

Chorus

I got you, Love, no need to fear

I will always be right here

When you are scared or feeling weak

You can trust in me

Verse 2

Some kids at school were being mean

But she did not want to make a scene

We practiced things she could try

And off she went, head held high

Chorus

I got you, Love, no need to fear

I will always be right here

When you are scared or feeling weak

You can count on me

Verse 3

My phone rings at 2 AM

Through tears my daughter’s voice again

This time he left her, now they’re through

I simply say “I’m here for you”

Bridge

Through all the years, the tears and trials

She has let me take her hand

For worse or better across the miles

This love endures, to never end

Verse 4      

Older now I live alone

She comes to visit me back home

My step is slow, she sees my fear

She takes my hand, says “I’m right here.”

Chorus

I got you, Mom, no need to fear

I will always be right here

When you are scared or feeling weak

You can lean on me