Alan Jackson & Ali Jackson Bradshaw – You’ll Always Be My Baby

Introduction:

“You’ll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters’ Weddings)” is a heartfelt song by country music legend Alan Jackson. Released in 2021 as part of his album Where Have You Gone, this emotional track was written by Jackson for his daughters’ weddings, particularly inspired by the wedding of his eldest daughter, Mattie, in 2017. The song captures the tender emotions of a father witnessing his daughters grow up and leave home, while reassuring them that they will always hold a special place in his heart.

Alan Jackson, a devoted father to three daughters, drew from personal experiences to craft this sentimental piece. The song reflects on milestones such as childhood memories, teenage years, and adulthood, with lyrics that emphasize the enduring bond between parent and child. Jackson first performed the song at Mattie’s wedding, and later reserved it for his other two daughters, Dani and Ali. It was also performed at the Academy of Country Music Awards in a mashup with his hit “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” further solidifying its significance in his catalog​.

“You’ll Always Be My Baby” touches listeners with its universal theme of love, nostalgia, and the bittersweet feeling of letting go, making it a popular choice for father-daughter dances at weddings​. The song is part of a larger body of work in Where Have You Gone, an album that sees Jackson returning to his traditional country roots.

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Lyrics:

“You’ll Always Be My Baby”

First steps, first words
Seems like yesterday you were just a girl
Skinned knees, climbing trees
All those memories so close to meNow you’re a woman on your own
All in love and nearly goneBut you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart

Sixteen, first car
Twenty-one and there’s a broken heart
High heels, strong will
In my eyes I see a young child still

But you’re a woman on your own
All in love and nearly gone

But you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart

So I say a prayer everyday
That God will guide you as you find your way
You know that I’m near
Anytime my love is always here

‘Cause you’ll always be my baby
No matter where you are
You’ll always be my baby
Forever in my heart
Forever in my heart
Forever in my heart