I missed your terrible 2's
I never knew you at 3
I missed your first steps
Your very first words, you never said them to me

Missed your first ride on a bike
Pictures on Santa's knee
Yet despite all the things that I missed
You're still a part of me

While I'm not your father, if they're judging by blood
They cannot deny me if they're measuring love
I missed all those good things but no time to be sad
Cause I'll always love you, signed Sarah's stepdad

I never packed up your lunch on your first day of school
I never stood at the bus stop holding your hand when that was still cool
I missed your very first kiss the day you turned sweet 16
Yet despite all the things that I missed, you're still a part of me

While you're not my daughter, if they're judging by blood
They cannot deny us if they're measuring love
I missed all those good things but no time to be sad
Cause I'll always love you, signed Sarah's stepdad

I wasn't there for her childhood, I wasn't there for her teens
I only just got to know her, then you took her from me
Please love and respect her, then I won't feel so bad
I'll know that she's happy, signed Sarah's stepdad

I'll be here on the day that he asks for your hand
I'll know before you if he's got the guts and acts like a man
I'll see you walk down the aisle on your blessed wedding day
And then all the things that I've missed will just fade away

While I'm not your father, if they're judging by blood
They cannot deny me if they're measuring love
I missed all those good things but no time to be sad
Cause I'll always love you, signed Sarah's stepdad
Yes, I'll always love you, signed Sarah's stepdad