I'll Go Too - Carrie Newcomer

When I was young I often said

That there were ugly things beneath my bed

I’d slip downstairs when I got scared

Into the safety of Dad’s easy chair

That chair was like a long deep sigh

And I’d stay until he’d say it’s time

But he’d always put his hand in mine

And tell me

«I'll go too.»

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

That’s what he’d say

That’s what he’d do Don’t go alone I’ll walk with you

I’ll go too

When I was learning how to swim

I’d look down at the water and back at him

He’d say «Take my hand, we’ll both jump in.

I’ll go too.»

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

That’s what he’d say

That’s what he’d do Don’t go alone I’ll walk with you

I’ll go too

So many nights I’ve wondered

So many things to brave

So many acts of courage we face each and every day

I put on my new white dress

I had my doubts if I could do the rest

And he said «Take my hand just do your best.

I’ll go too.»

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

That’s what he’d say

That’s what he’d do Don’t go alone I’ll walk with you

I’ll go too

In the quiet cold of the April snow

It was time to finally let her go I took his hand and said «I know.

I’ll go too.»

One day we all will understand

As we walk right in to the Promised Land

But I hope an angel takes me by the hand

And tells me

«I'll go too.»

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

That’s what he’ll say

That’s what she’ll do Don’t go alone I’ll walk with you

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

That’s what he’ll say

That’s what she’ll do Don’t go alone I’ll walk with you

I’ll go too

I’ll go too

I’ll go too