Layla Grows So Fast

[Verse 1]
Layla, I see your face
Shining through the screen
Little hands and quick bright eyes
Growing in between
I save your voice in pieces
On my old phone line
Wish I had more days with you
Before the world goes by

[Pre-Chorus]
You change so fast on me
Like spring that won’t stand still
I’m reaching for your small old self
And loving who you’ll be still

[Chorus]
Layla, Layla, come close
Layla, Layla, don’t go
I miss the little moments
I miss the years I know
Layla, Layla, stay near
Layla, Layla, my dear
I want to know your heart
Before the days disappear

[Verse 2]
I watch you on the chat
From my chair by the light
You laugh, then you’re off again
Like sparrows taking flight
I’d hold you at the table
Hear your stories grow
But time keeps walking faster
Than this old heart can go

[Pre-Chorus]
You change so fast on me
I feel it in my chest
I want to catch each little step
And love you my very best

[Chorus]
Layla, Layla, come close
Layla, Layla, don’t go
I miss the little moments
I miss the years I know
Layla, Layla, stay near
Layla, Layla, my dear
I want to know your heart
Before the days disappear

[Bridge]
If I could slow the clock
I’d take you by the hand
Read you every little dream
And try to understand
But even from afar
You still can light my way
I’m proud of who you’re becoming
Every single day

[Chorus]
Layla, Layla, come close
Layla, Layla, don’t go
I miss the little moments
I miss the years I know
Layla, Layla, stay near
Layla, Layla, my dear
I want to know your heart
Before the days disappear

[Outro]
Layla, if you hear me
Carry this from me
I’m loving you right now
As far as I can be