Listen to the Lyrics #1

Steven Curtis Chapman: ‘CINDERELLA’

In May 2008 a tragedy of epic proportions hit the family of Christian singer/song-writer Steven Curtis Chapman. Steve and his wife Mary Beth lost their 5 year old daughter, Maria Sue. She was killed in their driveway after being hit by a car driven by her big brother. This terrible accident drove the lyrics of Steve’s hit ‘Cinderella’ to a new level. In the song he sings…

So I will dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

'Cause I know something the prince never knew

Oh, I will dance with Cinderella

I don't want to miss even one song

'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

As Steve and his family were celebrating the engagement of his eldest daughter Emily, they were saying ‘good-bye’ to their youngest daughter. Both Cinderella’s were leaving the care of their parents to enter a new future and destiny. But in the midst of change and grief, Steve realized the truth of parenthood. We have only a small amount of time with our children  - valuable time that we need to enjoy, make the most of and cherish. Make sure you take time to today to input love into the lives of your children.

'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight

And they'll be gone 

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