There is a time I can remember Days that were spent just you and me I shared my childhood dreams and secrets You told me how they would come to be Oh all those stories that you told me I was afraid and you would hold me Then you were all that I needed I was your world and you were mine Ima ima don't you know For if you don't by now I will tell you so My world was made through you It's there in all I do For you have taught me shown me Helped me grow to be a man Still I am your child What I would give to be the reason for your smile Be all that I can be Have your life shine through me If I could give you ima all you've given to me Now I have grown to understand you All that you gave with all your heart How you inspired all those around you You were my guide right from the start And whatever joy or pain I bring you These are the words that I will sing you Ima ima you're my ima No one can ever take your part Ima ima don't you know For if you don't by now I will tell you so My world was made through you It's there in all I do For you have taught me shown me helped me grow to be a man Still I am your child What I would give to be the reason for your smile Be all that I can be Have your light shine through me If I could give you ima All you've given to me Ima ima don't you know for if you don't by now I will tell you so My world was made through you It's there in all I do For you have though me shown me helped me grow to be a man Still I am your child What I would give to be the reason for your smile Be all that I could be Have your light shine through me If I could give you ima all that you've given to me There is a time I can remember Days that were spent just you and me And when I think about my lifetime You are the ima that I see Ima