I have tears in my eyes today

Of both joy and of sorrow

As I'm beginning a new journey

Down the path of tomorrow

I'm leaving your hand today,

But I promise I won't fall,

I promise I will see you again,

And that I’ll always be your little doll

I promise I will be good

I promise that your hard work will not go in vain.

For you have held my hand through thick and thin,

In my joy and in my pain

I promise I won’t forget

The lessons that you’ve taught me

Whether it’s the ideals of life

Or one of your beautiful stories

I promise I won't take the wrong path

I promise I'll make you proud

And I promise that while I fly,

My feet will always be on the ground.

For you have taught me everything

You have taught me how to give

You have taught me how to love and learn

You have taught me how to live

Yes, you have wiped my tears

And I promise I won't cry

For I will never leave you

Because you’ve promised that your hand will always be in mine.