My Southern BelleRR

She walked through fire and came out stronger than the flames. Original lyrics written by Doug Long ©2026 Verse 1 Born in California sun Brown-eyed girl, my only one Tiny fingers wrapped round mine Proud papa made me shine Then Georgia clay got on your boots Sweet southern drawl and deeper roots From baby dolls to Friday nights And me out checkin’ those park lights Pre-Chorus Sixteen came and Lord I knew The world was gonna fall for you But even then inside my heart I saw your strength right from the start Chorus Oh Amanda, my Southern Belle You’re the bravest heart in this whole wide world. Life came hard, tried to shake and bend. But you rose up tall, again and again. Through every tear and broken plan. You fought like hell for your little clan And I’ve always been your biggest fan That's what it means To be your dad Verse 2 You’ve walked through storms, I prayed you’d miss. Stood at the edge of the dark abyss. Promises broken, by a stone cold heart. But you found the strength, made a brand-new start... You gathered strength, you didn’t know you had For two bright lights, who need you so bad Shaydn’s fire - and - Sailor’s smile Made each dark moment, worth the trial... Pre-Chorus When the nights were cold and long They were your reason to carry on Those girls became your rising sun Your reason not to come undone... Chorus Oh Amanda, my Southern Belle You’re the bravest heart in this whole wide world Life came hard, tried to shake and bend But you rose up tall, again and again Through every tear and broken plan You fought like hell for your little clan And I’ve always been your biggest fan That's what it means, To be your dad Bridge I’ve watched you fall… I’ve watched you rise Seen the fire come back in your eyes You didn't fold when hope wore thin Dug down deep pulled through again... Shaydn sees courage every day. Sailor sees love in every way. And if you ever doubt your worth Just remember, whose daughter you were first... Final Chorus Oh Amanda, my Southern Belle From California, to a Georgia pearl The storms you faced, would break most souls But what they forged was a heart of gold Your girls see strength when they look at you And I see my little girl shinin’ through And I’ve always been your biggest fan And that's what it means, Yes that's what it means, To be your dad (Mmm… mmm… mmm…) (Ohh, my Southern Belle…) Happy birthday Amanda Sue. You’ll always be daddy's little girl.