Cradle Days Bette Midler

You took me from my mother's lovin' arms
I still had about a foot to grow
Whoa-ooh, I must have been only maybe seventeen
It was a very long time ago

Actually we raised each other;
You, our kids and myself
You wait 'til you become a part of me
Then you wanna put me on the shelf

Woah, that first kiss you gave me, I still remember
I was just a child, dear
Your lips were so warm and tender
That kiss, I'll always remember
That was the first day we met

I remember what the preacher said:
"Girl, will you be his wedded wife
(forever and ever)
'n' stand beside that boy forever
Like for the rest of your natural life?"

You took my darlin' babies from me!
You really broke my heart in two!
God in heaven knows that I love them!
And in your heart you know it's true!