Her momma`s still got that sequin gown that she wore in `68
She taught her early how to smile that smile and wav from the parades
It took a whole lot of years and tears
For her momma to finally admit
No matter how many stiches and pins
That old dress was never gonna fit
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She was daddy`s little girl
Momma`s little angel
Teacher`s pet, Pageant queen
She said All my life I`ve been pleasin` everyone but me,
Waking up in someone else`s dream
Her daddy used to say You`ll make a lovely bride someday
He`ll ride up on big white horse and just carry you away
It took 25 years and some broken vows
Before they`d finally see
There`s a little more to love and life
Then fairy tails and hand me down dreams
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Now she`s got 27 candles on her cake
And she means to make her life her own
before there`s 28
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