Don't you know I wish I was closer
I'd be watching over
And if you're too small to see
I'll lift you on my shoulders
If you're feeling low, I'll hold you

I wanna be there in the morning
So I'm working through the night
And I'll be smiling at you yawning
While you're rubbing those brown eyes
And if you'll ever need me, call me
I wanna make sure you're alright
I don't wanna be so far from home

You know, you're daddy's little soldier
And your mother's handsome knight
Now don't you worry about darkness
'Cause you're carrying a light
And those shadows fall when you're around

Don't you know I wish I was closer
I'd be watching over
And if you're too small to see
I'll lift on my shoulders
If you're feeling low, I'll hold you

I want you close to me like some birds want the trees
'Cause when you're close to me my worries flee from me
'Cause when I'm with you my feet don't touch the ground
Now, I'm not a king but when I'm with you I feel like I'm wearing a crown
And for you I sing, for you I sing, for you I sing

Don't you know I wish I was closer
I'd be watching over
And if you're too small to see
I'll lift on my shoulders
If you're feeling low, I'll hold you

Ooh, don't you know I wish I was closer
I'd be watching over
And if you're too small to see
I'll lift on my shoulders
If you're feeling low, I'll hold you

Don't you know I wish I was closer
I'd be watching over