Mother Of The Bride Lyrics - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

I hired the band 

you planned a buffet line of food 

and the music would be hot 

You fought with our daughter 

bout what color ought a 

be featured in pastel chiffon 

We rented the elks club 

and decked it in palm trees 

affecting a tropical style 

then you and I set aside what separates us 

As we celebrate the wedding of our child 

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our friends filled the hall 

and brought their presents 

wanted our little girl to have enough 

to feather a nest and start a family 

the kids must feel this out pouring of love 

And I just hope that these friends and this family 

will keep our baby in their thoughts 

and will be there in years to come to help them 

use of and need of all the stuff they brought 

Chorus 

So dance with me mother of the bride 

and then stand strong against me at my side 

take a look with joy and wonder as our daughter and her man 

take the floor for we really want them to be happy as they can 

squeeze my hand and whisper earnestly that you 

hope they avoid all the pain that we went through 

and I agree that they'll be lucky and it's the truth 

if he loves her half as much as I love you 

Photos 

As her papa proudly walks round with the bride 

but one dance with her wont be enough dear 

I gave her away on the hillside this morning 

but its not that easy giving her up 

So dance with me mother of the bride 

Cheek to cheek so she won't know that I have cried 

take a look with joy and wonder 

as our daughter and her man 

take the floor for we really want them to be happy as they can 

squeeze my hand and whisper earnestly that you 

hope they avoid all the pain that we went through 

and I agree that they'll be lucky and its the truth 

if he loves her half as much as I love you