I've got his photograph on a stand by my bed Two on the mantle and thousands in my head I can't believe how fast he's growing It ain't supposed to be like this Everytime I look at him, I see how much I missed. I missed his first steps His first words "I love you daddy" is something I seldom heard. Oh it hurts me so, to watch my boy grow. Up in pictures I sent the money down Do my best to do my part But it can't compare to what I paid with my heart There's still one answered question That weighs heavy on my mind Will he ever understand the reasons why? I missed his first steps His first words "I love you daddy" is something I seldom heard. Oh it hurts me so, to watch my boy grow. Up in pictures Takes all I have to keep the tears inside. And what I wouldn't give if I could turn back time. I missed his first steps His first words "I love you daddy" is something I seldom heard. Oh it hurts me so, to watch my boy grow. Up in pictures