I Loved Her First Lyrics
Heartland
Lyrics
Look at the two of you dancin' that way
Lost in the moment and each other's face
So much in love, you're alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one, she told me so
And she still means the world to me, just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything, life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
But I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
How could that beautiful woman with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The one that I read all those fairytales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time
I loved her first, I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm goin' through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Heartland - I Loved Her First" is a song by American country music band Heartland. It was released in 2006 as the first single from their self-titled album and went on to become an international hit, reaching number one in the US Hot Country Songs chart.
The song was written by Jeff Stevens and Craig Wiseman and features lead vocals from Jason Albert. The lyrics tell the story of a father's love for his daughter and how he will always be there for her, no matter what happens. The song has been used in various television shows and movies and continues to be a popular choice for father/daughter dances at weddings. Released on August 14th, 2006, "I Loved Her First" remains Heartland's most successful single to date.