Tom: D D [Verse 1] D The reason I write to you daughter D These words of your well weathered father G/E Is I believe D You were a gift to me D Unless I've been madly mistaken D I've felt every breath you have taken G/E G And like the breeze D You were made to be free [Chorus 1] Bm D/A Free to live in every moment Bm D/A Like time is no opponent G D/A But just a guide that'll see you through A D Girl don't hide whats inside of you [Bridge] G D A D G D A D [Verse 2] D Oh my dear you are ever changin' D You know we are waxin' and wanin' G/E And like the moon D We're becoming new D Though we will have hard days and sorrows D Know lady time has been borrowed G/E G And you can choose D To hear her whispered truths [Chorus 2] Bm D/A Choose to learn in every moment Bm D/A Like time is no opponent G/D D But just a guide that'll see you through A D Girl don't hide what you know is true Bm D/A Oh hold on to your awe and wonder Bm D/A Don't let them get torn asunder G/D D Be a fire that'll burn you through A D Girl don't hide what you know is true [Bridge] G D A D G D A A [Instrumental break] D G D G A G/E G A G/E G A Bm A G/E D [Verse 3] D Oh my dear may you always remember D To fight for your heart to stay tender G/E And you will see D It changes everything N.C. Your forgiveness is worth all the trouble N.C. For after the wreckage and rubble N.C. You'll be free N.C Hope you've forgiven me. [Chorus 3] Bm D/A You are Free to love in every moment Bm D/A Like time is no opponent G/D D But just a guide that'll see you through A D Girl don't hide what's inside of you Bm D/A Oh hold on to your awe and wonder Bm D/A Don't let them get torn asunder G/D D They'll be a fire that'll burn you through A D Girl don't hide there inside of you [Outro] G/D D They'll be a fire that'll burn you through A D Girl, down right there inside of you G/D D There is a father that'll see you through A D Let Him walk right in front of you