Well, I woke up late this morning My head was in a whirl Only then I realized I lost my little girl Oh, oh, oh, oh Well, her clothes were not expensive Her hair didn't always curl I don't know why I love her But I love my little girl Oh, oh, oh, oh Well, gather 'round people Let me tell you the story The very first song I wrote Well, gather 'round people Let me tell you the story The very first song I wrote I woke up late this morning My head was in a whirl Only then I realized I lost my little girl Oh, oh, oh, oh, I said