Hey y'all, gather 'round now
This one's for the little man
Sun is dipping low behind the tall pine trees
There’s a little rhythm floating on the evening breeze
My boy is out there spinning in the amber light
Dancing to the crickets in the cooling night
Got his boots in the dirt, making marks in the clay
Chasing all the shadows of a long, long day
He’s humming a melody, sweet and low and true
Watching every single thing that he might do
Oh, keep him warm, keep him right
Underneath the canvas of the velvet night
Let the music hold him like a steady hand
My dancing, singing, little man
Yeah, he’s got that fire, he’s got that glow
Wherever the wind and the music might go
Whoo! Keep him warm, keep him bright
Underneath the stars tonight
He’s a whirlwind of energy, a tumbleweed of grace
With a thousand little dreams written on his face
The rhythm’s in his spirit, the tune is in his soul
Watching him grow up is taking such a toll
On a heart that loves him more than words can say
I’m just here to guide him every step of the way
That's right, he’s shining like a diamond in the rough
And for this daddy, man, he’s more than enough
Oh, keep him warm, keep him right
Underneath the canvas of the velvet night
Let the music hold him like a steady hand
My dancing, singing, little man
Yeah, he’s got that fire, he’s got that glow
Wherever the wind and the music might go
Whoo! Keep him warm, keep him bright
Underneath the stars tonight
Lord have mercy, how the time does fly
Watching him spin beneath the open sky
So don’t let the chill touch his precious frame
Just keep the music burning like a holy flame
So let him sing until the moon begins to fade
Let him dance along the memories we made
He’s my little heartbeat, he’s my pride and joy
Nothing in this world can break my baby boy
Keep him tucked away in a lullaby tune
Beneath the silver shimmer of a country moon
Oh, keep him warm, keep him right
Underneath the canvas of the velvet night
Let the music hold him like a steady hand
My dancing, singing, little man
Yeah, he’s got that fire, he’s got that glow
Wherever the wind and the music might go
Whoo! Keep him warm, keep him bright
Underneath the stars tonight
Keep him warm, little man
Dance on, sing on, the best you can
Yeah, you’re doing just fine
Keep on shining, baby mine