Kindergarten, the very first day
I was clinging to my mama when she said
"Hey you're a big girl now"
Riding my bicycle, I fell down
Daddy said, "stop cryin', get up off the ground"
You're a big girl now, big girl now
Well it wasn't too long 'til I traded my toys
For talking on the telephone and flirtin' with boys
You're a big girl now
Lyin' on a blanket, he kissed me just right
I gave away more than my heart that night
You're a big girl now, big girl now
I'm all grown up, I've tasted love
The bitter and the sweet
And it's up to me, life isn't easy
But I'm gonna be happy somehow
I'm a big girl now
I've got an interview at 9AM
I'm overqualified and out of work again
I'm a big girl now
And everyday is a real tall order
Got a man who's gone and a baby daughter
I'm a big girl now, big girl now
I'm all grown up, I've tasted love
The bitter and the sweet
And it's up to me, life isn't easy
But I'm gonna be happy somehow
I'm a big girl now
Laughing and crying and a little bit of bleeding
Finding new ways to keep believing
I can make this world more beautiful
I'm all grown up, I've tasted love
The bitter and the sweet
And it's up to me, life isn't easy
But I'm gonna be happy somehow
I'm a big girl now
Kindergarten, her very first day
She's clingin' to me and I'm about to say...
You're a big girl now