She spins and she sways
To whatever song plays
Without a care in the world

And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders


It's been a long day
And there's still work to do
She's pulling at me

Saying "Dad, I need you

There's a ball at the castle

And I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"


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...


She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away

And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"


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

She will be gone


Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned

She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"


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