Do They Have to Grow Up

Look at all the children
Innocent at play
Never understanding
They won't always be that way
We must learn to treasure
Each day of their lives
They grow up so quickly
Before we realize

Do they have to grow up?
Do they have to grow up?
Do they have to grow up, so soon?

Do they have to grow up?
(Look at all the children)
Do they have to grow up?
(They’re your only children)
Do they have to grow up, so soon?
(Won't always be children)

Don't be in such a hurry
Or one day you will find
You missed out on their laughter
’Cause you did not take the time
So hold your children closely
Let your true love show
These moments will be over
And you'll have to let them go

Do they have to grow up?
(Look at all the children)
Do they have to grow up?
(They're your only children)
Do they have to grow up, so soon?
(Won't always be children)

Do they have to grow up?
(Look at all the children)
Do they have to grow up?
(They're your only children)
Do they have to grow up, so soon?
(Won't always be children)