When I Look at You by Elvira Walls/Allen Krehbiel

Lyrics

When I Look at You
Elvira Walls and Allen Krehbiel


Verse 1
She was late for graduation, couldn’t find a thing to wear.
Said if only I were taller or if I had straighter hair.
If my chin weren’t quite so long, I might be pretty, Daddy can’t you see?
Well he wiped a teardrop from her cheek and said, “Baby look at me.”

Chorus 1
I don't need a pot of gold to see the beauty in a rainbow.
I don't need to pluck the thorns to see the wonder of a rose.
There’s magic in a newborn’s cry, a sliver of a moon.
I see nothing but what’s beautiful, my child, when I look at you.

Verse 2
She looked stunning in her wedding dress, but she didn't seem to know.
Said I wish my veil was longer so my freckles wouldn’t show.
If I'd lost some weight and stayed in shape, I might look better, Daddy can't you see?
He smiled at her reflection in the mirror and said, “Baby look at me.”

Chorus 2
I don't need a pot of gold to see the beauty in a rainbow.
I don't need to pluck the thorns to see the wonder of a rose.
There’s magic in a newborn’s cry, a sliver of a moon.
I see nothing but what’s beautiful my child, when I look at you.

Bridge
As he gave away his daughter's hand, he felt at peace,
knowing that her bridegroom understands the love she needs,
and when her doubts appear, he'll wipe away her tears,
and say, “Baby look at me...”

Chorus 3
I don't need a pot of gold to see the beauty in a rainbow.
I don't need to pluck the thorns to see the wonder of a rose.
There’s magic in a newborn’s cry, a sliver of a moon.
I see nothing but what’s beautiful, my bride, when I look at you.
When I look at you.