Tears come in so many ways, from blissful nights and darkest days

I've watched you grow throughout the years, I've washed your face and dried your tears

And all the while, we've turned those tears into smiles

From sand filled shoes to dancing feet

Through my vivid dreams of who you'd be

We're afraid of what our tears will show

So we cry in the rain so nobody knows

And all the while, didn't we turn those tears into smiles?

So when you see tears in my eyes

Don't look aside, just look inside

What you'll see are tears of pride

What you'll see are tears of pride

I'd take your hand when we walked from school

Held your head up in the wading pool

On this day should there be a tear

As we dance I'll whisper in your ear

For just a while, let's not forget to smile

There comes a time when we'll all be gone

It's the one thing we can all count on

But for now my angel spread your wings

And let's not worry about what tomorrow brings

For just a while, let's remember how we smiled

Tears of pride

Tears of pride