I will always remember When the girl I was gonna marry Went and fell for my best friend. I guess I shoulda known better, But my eyes got all teary When I wished him well and shook his hand. I said I'll always love that girl in your hands. Don't expect to ever understand, But just give her all the lovin' you can. Try to be a good man To that girl in your hands. A few years later, I learned so much better About the kind of love a man can have inside. Just an hour after the wedding My new wife's father Said let me tell you something about your bride. I will always love that girl in your hands. Don't expect to ever understand, But just give her all the lovin' you can. Try to be a good man To that girl in your hands. And I have kept my promise Ever since that night. Though I've made some mistakes, I'll always treat her right. 'Cause I may not be her father, But I think I understand. She's worth more than all the riches in this land. 'Cause my wife just had a baby, A beautiful little girl. I never knew that I could love this way. And as I took her to the window To show her this new world, I swear I heard her Heavenly Father say, I will always love that girl in your hands. Don't expect to ever understand, But just give her all the lovin' you can. Try to be a good man To that girl in your hands.