I couldn't bear to let you go

My darling  daughter I wish to tell you,
Why I need you close as I do,
You've been my comfort, always near,
Ever since we lost your mother dear.

I couldn't bear to let you go,
Though it's what you need, I know,
And I must face the time one day,
You'll get married and move away. 

But until  that time you have to know,
I couldn't bear to let you go.

You know I love you with all my heart,
And I dread the day we have to part,
I hope that day is far away,
But 'til then please see it my way.

Please darling  don't be sad,
Your life here is not that bad,
I can give you everything you need,
To forget the yearning to be freed.

You can play the piano and sing to me,
And remember how it used to be,
When your mother played the piano too,
And sang those lullabies to you.

You know I love you with all my heart,
And I dread the day we have to part,
But I hope that day is far away,
'Til then please see my way.

So until that time you have to know,
I couldn't bear to let you go.
No,
I couldn't bear,
To let you,
Go.......

Sad Ballad, orchestral, piano, male singer.