I prayed for a sign from my daddy today who passed away last year because my bf wants to get married but i always looked to my daddy for his blessing and not even an hr after praying i went to get something out of the car and i turned the radio on and this played
You gave that young girl a life she would not have known otherwise, Her short life was full of love and we know you took the time to enjoy those moments. To all your family we pray and offer our support. You have Blessed us with your Talent its our turn to show our appreciation. Thank you for showing us how to live a life of fullness.
Not gonna lie. This came on my radio while driving to work this morning, and I just started tearing up. I pray my daughter (only 19 months now) will always ask me to dance with her.
Amazing song. So sorry for your loss, I think from this I learned that I never want to lose a second with my dad. God bless you and your family in this time of sadness. Remember that she is with God and he is taking care of her. =]
My son got his cinderella this weekend as her daddy danced with her to this song. It was the dance of a lifetime and you could see it in their eyes. Thank you for your gift to him. I raised him as a prince for her and he is worthy of her hand and heart.
the first time i heard this song was at my friends wedding for her father daughter dance.. it brought tears to my eyes.. my daddy is my world.. he is my best friend and my everything.. i cant wait for the day i can walk down the aisle with my daddy by myside and then have my father daughter dance.
May God forgive you for this comment. The little adopted angel he wrote this for died shortly after he wrote the song. The world needs more fathers like this one. RIP little Cinderella Maria
I danced with my dad to this song at my sweet 16, it's such a beautiful song. And every time I listen to it I cry because I love my dad so much and I'm so happy to have my dad around. -3 such a beautiful beautiful song.
Steven: I have been praying for you and your family. I know your heart is still broken...and only the lord can fix it. I showed a maria video tribute to my friend in China and told him that you adopted 3 chinese children and he couldnt believe it... He was so touched... He had never seen that side of America before...Thank you for opening your heart to Maria and I hope you will find a way to do it again...
So I heard about this guy and song on this Christian radio show I listen to. I heard the story behind the song. And I didn't remember who sang the song earlier when I heard this song. So I looked it up (: This song is so touching. It tugs at your heart and I cried when I heard the story. I have this song on my Myspace, it's truly a great song.
Good pick for the Father and daughter dance. Reminds me of that Newsboys song. It's child on her wedding day. It's the father that gives her away. Something beautiful.
this is so sad because Maria died two years later in a tragic accident, he almost vowed to never sing this song again he was so heartbroken, but he still sings it...:)
this song speaks to me when i heard this song for the first time i never understood wat it meant but after listened to it several more times I strated to cry I still cry when i listen to this
I saw Steven in concert yesterday it was such a blessing! thank you Steven for that wonderful time you gave us here in North Carolina! and this song is so beautiful!
I love this song!!! :) its really sad tho. :( my cousin just got married 3 weeks ago and she danced to this with her dad at her wedding reseption, it was really sweet :)
This is my favorite song...I know I need to slow down and make as much time for my little girl as possible, if not more. I know she will be gone someday and I need to cherish all these moments I have with her now. Thanks you so much for this song Steven. You make us all realize what is important. AMEN
My daughter is getting married in the fall, and her father, and I are going to surprise her with this song for the father and daughter dance. She does not know this song, but she always pretending that she was cinderella as little girl. I know she will love it!!! Very excited about it! Thank you Stephen Curtis Chapman for you beautiful music!! You are such a blessing to everyone!!!! Liongirlone
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What's so funny is that when I wanted to share this with my dad, he had that "not really interested" feeling to him. And about two months later, this song played on my ipod while we were driving together, and he smiled...
My husband already has this song picked out for when our daughter (who is only 3) gets married for the father/daughter dance! I supposes he will let her in on it someday! lol. It is a gorgeous song.
This song always makes me cry. I'm really close to my dad and I've already decided that this is the song that's going to play at my wedding for the father daughter dance. My mum showed my dad this song and she told me he was starting to tear up. I love you dad!
this is the most beautiful song i've ever heard in my entire life. I'm 20 years old and i live in Argentina, and i wouldn't have been able to heard this song without the help of the Jonas Brothers, because i have the amazing lucky to be their fan and they played this song with steven curtis chapman at one of their shows. thanks steven if you read this sometime, for writing the most beautiful song that has the power of making me cry everytime i hear it.
@Meggymoo200018 This song was published before his daughter died on that accident, this song was originally about cherishing the moment before they grew up, now it's that plus cherishing the moments before they are gone
I am very sorry for your loss- Maria is walking hand in hand with her heavenly father right now- she was a blessing for your family- May God bless all of you. Hang in there even through this darkest of times (1 cor 10:13)
I love this song SO much... My dad and I have this very special relationship, and he went into the hospital this summer right after my birthday and I could not keep my composure so I had to lean on GOD for strength. He was fine but was in the ICU over night and I can't imagine my life with out my earthly father I can't wait until I get to dance with my heavenly father. DAD I love you sooooo much.
Thank you for this song; I have chosen this as my father-daughter dance selection at my wedding in a couple years. My father is not alive, but I wanted him in a way represented. I will be dancing with my father's brother, then my godfather (mom's brother), and finally my [by then] father-in-law. In a way, I'm representing my own father through these other fatherly figures in the dance. Thanks again for a beautiful song; makes me cry every time. God Bless.
His daughter, Maria Sue died about two years after this song was written. It's so sad how he has imagined his daughters growing up and getting married, when one of them died at just 5 years old. This song was dedicated to all of his daughters, I think. It's the song I want played at my wedding. :)
I have DJ'd a fund-raiser for a friend of mine at her church, using this as the theme: Father?Daughter dance; Mother?Son dance for a few years. I cry every time I play it. Every time. Yes; I said Every Time. I'm crying now.
steven wrote this song for the 2 little girls that he still has, not really 'for' maria... it was the loss of maria that made him realize how precious every moment with the other 2 was, while they're still so young... he has a video where he talks about it. :)
omg this is the best song i feel so bad for the Chapman family losing 1 of their children. i can't believe that this was a lullaby for the girls. Steven is such a great singer. i hope he keeps writing songs because i know i will listen to them and love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms 'Cause I know something the prince never knew" don't cry gurl. "Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don't want to miss even one song 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight" DON'T CRY GURL! "And she'll be gone..." FFFFFUUUUUU--- /SOBS
Our prayers are with you, your family, and especially your son. May God help him mourn without the infection of guilt. Thank you, Steven, for your messages, your ministry, your songs and your spirit. We'll be waiting patiently when you are finished taking care of you and yours.
I have loved his music for years.. Now through his explanation of how this song came about, he and He have reminded me how important those crazy moments are to our kids and to us. Thank you for that and for a beautiful song.
My 24-year-old son died in a car accident, and this beautiful song soothes my aching souly. Please don't worry about Maria Sue. Danny will look after her in Heaven until you get there. God bless your family, and please keep up your inspiring music.
i agree with megangosc i cry every time i hear it it made my dad cry the only thing that makes him cry is thinking of me grow up. I've never sean him cry other wise
One of my friend's dad died this summer in a weight lifting accident. She requested this song on our local radio station in memory of him about an hour ago. My thoughts and prayers are always with you Celeste, Rebecca, and Nathan. Your father would be so proud of you. We miss you, Mark, but we know we'll see you in heaven someday where Rebecca can dance with you again...
This song was played by Steven Curtis Chapman at Fusion Alaska 2007, and I cried and held on to my dad so hard and I was sixteen! This proves, to all you teenage girls out there, that you are always going to be your daddy's little girl!
Thanks for writing this song. My daughter is now 16 months old and since she was about 2 weeks old, I have been dancing to Cinderella with her in my arms every night before bed. Now she is starting to sing along to the words. Thanks for letting me realize how to slow down and enjoy these moments.
I prayed for a sign from my daddy today who passed away last year because my bf wants to get married but i always looked to my daddy for his blessing and not even an hr after praying i went to get something out of the car and i turned the radio on and this played
Sweet
God is good! i hope you have a blessed marriage and youre still praying!
You gave that young girl a life she would not have known otherwise, Her short life was full of love and we know you took the time to enjoy those moments. To all your family we pray and offer our support. You have Blessed us with your Talent its our turn to show our appreciation. Thank you for showing us how to live a life of fullness.
Very touching song. I can't wait to get home and dance with my 7 year old daughter who loves dancing with me!
Not gonna lie. This came on my radio while driving to work this morning, and I just started tearing up. I pray my daughter (only 19 months now) will always ask me to dance with her.
The heart and soul of every U S Marine in the world cry with you Steve,we are with you forever, Semper Fi Cinderella.
Amazing song. So sorry for your loss, I think from this I learned that I never want to lose a second with my dad. God bless you and your family in this time of sadness. Remember that she is with God and he is taking care of her. =]
My son got his cinderella this weekend as her daddy danced with her to this song. It was the dance of a lifetime and you could see it in their eyes. Thank you for your gift to him. I raised him as a prince for her and he is worthy of her hand and heart.
the first time i heard this song was at my friends wedding for her father daughter dance.. it brought tears to my eyes.. my daddy is my world.. he is my best friend and my everything.. i cant wait for the day i can walk down the aisle with my daddy by myside and then have my father daughter dance.
May God forgive you for this comment. The little adopted angel he wrote this for died shortly after he wrote the song. The world needs more fathers like this one. RIP little Cinderella Maria
Every time I hear this song I cry and remember my 3 1/2 years old little girl....Jannia Ailanie...my Cinderella. Thanks Steven for this song !!!
fifteen now, wow
i'm lifting your family up to God because i don't know the words to comfort your family but i do know the words of prayer!
this is the most beautiful song i have ever heard. every time i hear it i start crying.
This Song Makes me cry. God Bless You Steven Curtis Chapman.
I danced with my dad to this song at my sweet 16, it's such a beautiful song. And every time I listen to it I cry because I love my dad so much and I'm so happy to have my dad around. -3 such a beautiful beautiful song.
Steven: I have been praying for you and your family. I know your heart is still broken...and only the lord can fix it. I showed a maria video tribute to my friend in China and told him that you adopted 3 chinese children and he couldnt believe it... He was so touched... He had never seen that side of America before...Thank you for opening your heart to Maria and I hope you will find a way to do it again...
I am so sorry for your loss, God keep and comfort all of your family until you are all together again in heaven ~ a mommy in Indiana
I danced With my dad to this song at my wedding as well. I had to listen to it before so I would not start to cry...
So I heard about this guy and song on this Christian radio show I listen to. I heard the story behind the song. And I didn't remember who sang the song earlier when I heard this song. So I looked it up (:
This song is so touching. It tugs at your heart and I cried when I heard the story. I have this song on my Myspace, it's truly a great song.
Thank you! Our prayers go out to Steve & his family for the tragic loss of his Cinderdells.
In Messiah's Love,
Steve & Jan
omg...I cry EVERY time I hear this! Its so sad! and so beautiful :'(
Just got home from his concert in Tucson Arizona. What an amazing song. He is such an amazing person.
I love this song!
It makes me wish my dad acted like a dad to me.
Oh my god, I swear, that was one of the greatest songs I've EVER heard...
This is a beautiful song and matched perfectly with my wedding.
my cousin danced this with her dad at her 15yrs birthday party....we were all in tears :)
SCC is so the real deal. I admire this man sooo much.
Good pick for the Father and daughter dance. Reminds me of that Newsboys song. It's child on her wedding day. It's the father that gives her away. Something beautiful.
this is so sad because Maria died two years later in a tragic accident, he almost vowed to never sing this song again he was so heartbroken, but he still sings it...:)
Sweet, I'm the first to see this! Very good music video, Steven, made me cry here and at the concert...
I Cry When I Hear This Song. I Understand It Too Well. He knows his daughter Will grow up, get married, and leave.
this song speaks to me
when i heard this song for the first time i never understood wat it meant but after listened to it several more times I strated to cry
I still cry when i listen to this
I am so sorry for your family. You are being SO lifted in prayer!
Shit when i first heard this song, it made me cry. Years later....it still does.
I saw Steven in concert yesterday it was such a blessing! thank you Steven for that wonderful time you gave us here in North Carolina! and this song is so beautiful!
i love this song! it brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it
I love this song!!! :)
its really sad tho. :(
my cousin just got married 3 weeks ago and she danced to this with her dad at her wedding reseption, it was really sweet :)
I listen to this song everyday I love it
omg omg omg .. this song is awsome .. make me cry everytime i Listen to it .
This is my favorite song...I know I need to slow down and make as much time for my little girl as possible, if not more. I know she will be gone someday and I need to cherish all these moments I have with her now. Thanks you so much for this song Steven. You make us all realize what is important. AMEN
My sympathy to the Chapman family but now more than ever, you are in God's arms.
My daughter is getting married in the fall, and her father, and I are going to surprise her with this song for the father and daughter dance. She does not know this song, but she always pretending that she was cinderella as little girl. I know she will love it!!! Very excited about it! Thank you Stephen Curtis Chapman for you beautiful music!! You are such a blessing to everyone!!!!
Liongirlone
My new father-in-law did the same thing at my brother's wedding.
I usually don't write comments but as this comment was made 11 years ago i am writing this so that maybe you get a TH-cam notification and you get back to this song and relive some memories
I hope everything's going well for you ❤ @liongirlone
my worship pastor asked me to sing this at our fathers day service.
Every time I'm dealing with a situation that has to do with my daughters I listen to this song it brings some kind of comfort to my life I love it....
love this song!!! and Steven donated money for my parents to go get my sister in ethiopia!!!!!
Why would you thumbs down this video? He went through so much and is so strong...
God is good...
God is good always...
God is good..though this world makes me forget.
this makes me cry every time i watch it...
Sitting here sobbing... my heart hurts so much for you.
I love this song its so sad yet lovely.
THIS SONG IS TRULY AMAZING !!!!
this song made me cry the first couple times
wow i love this song. it's going to be my dance with my dad at my wedding.
Call me crazy but I love Steven Curtis Chapman music so much I have over 190 of his songs on my playlist on my phone
Only a fool would DISLIKE this. I guess the world still has a few...
I LOVE THIS SONG!!
Beautiful song!
so very very bittersweet
best music video/song ever
Good luck on the wedding....hope you have a wonderful......wonderful time......have a nice night...sweet dreams......I Love You, Garett
What's so funny is that when I wanted to share this with my dad, he had that "not really interested" feeling to him. And about two months later, this song played on my ipod while we were driving together, and he smiled...
My husband already has this song picked out for when our daughter (who is only 3) gets married for the father/daughter dance! I supposes he will let her in on it someday! lol. It is a gorgeous song.
she's16 now, how time flies
makes me cry everytime i hear it
I love this song soo much!!! It makes me realize what I have as a daddy and that he is great and perfect!!! =) -3
This song always makes me cry. I'm really close to my dad and I've already decided that this is the song that's going to play at my wedding for the father daughter dance. My mum showed my dad this song and she told me he was starting to tear up. I love you dad!
how sweet i love this song
this is the most beautiful song i've ever heard in my entire life. I'm 20 years old and i live in Argentina, and i wouldn't have been able to heard this song without the help of the Jonas Brothers, because i have the amazing lucky to be their fan and they played this song with steven curtis chapman at one of their shows.
thanks steven if you read this sometime, for writing the most beautiful song that has the power of making me cry everytime i hear it.
I love it god bless this man
@Meggymoo200018 This song was published before his daughter died on that accident, this song was originally about cherishing the moment before they grew up, now it's that plus cherishing the moments before they are gone
I am very sorry for your loss- Maria is walking hand in hand with her heavenly father right now- she was a blessing for your family- May God bless all of you. Hang in there even through this darkest of times (1 cor 10:13)
It's meaningful and beautiful!
I love this song SO much... My dad and I have this very special relationship, and he went into the hospital this summer right after my birthday and I could not keep my composure so I had to lean on GOD for strength. He was fine but was in the ICU over night and I can't imagine my life with out my earthly father I can't wait until I get to dance with my heavenly father. DAD I love you sooooo much.
Thank you for this song; I have chosen this as my father-daughter dance selection at my wedding in a couple years. My father is not alive, but I wanted him in a way represented. I will be dancing with my father's brother, then my godfather (mom's brother), and finally my [by then] father-in-law. In a way, I'm representing my own father through these other fatherly figures in the dance. Thanks again for a beautiful song; makes me cry every time. God Bless.
i just really love this song.''
I love this song!! i first heard it at church for mpact crowning and this song made me tear up it is so beautiful!!
His daughter, Maria Sue died about two years after this song was written. It's so sad how he has imagined his daughters growing up and getting married, when one of them died at just 5 years old. This song was dedicated to all of his daughters, I think. It's the song I want played at my wedding. :)
I'm only 11 and this song made me cry :"( so sad!! -3 I love my daddy
wow, you are 20 now..
ohhhh its wonderful
I have DJ'd a fund-raiser for a friend of mine at her church, using this as the theme: Father?Daughter dance; Mother?Son dance for a few years. I cry every time I play it. Every time. Yes; I said Every Time. I'm crying now.
have fun at your wedding, many blessings to you
It's very hard when God adds an exclamation mark to something we discover. Very hard.
i am crying right now
i love it .
I wish my dad cared about me this much.
steven wrote this song for the 2 little girls that he still has, not really 'for' maria... it was the loss of maria that made him realize how precious every moment with the other 2 was, while they're still so young... he has a video where he talks about it. :)
wow what a great vid i almost cried
omg this is the best song i feel so bad for the Chapman family losing 1 of their children. i can't believe that this was a lullaby for the girls. Steven is such a great singer. i hope he keeps writing songs because i know i will listen to them and love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My all-time favorite
"So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew"
don't cry gurl.
"Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight"
DON'T CRY GURL!
"And she'll be gone..."
FFFFFUUUUUU--- /SOBS
Our prayers are with you, your family, and especially your son. May God help him mourn without the infection of guilt. Thank you, Steven, for your messages, your ministry, your songs and your spirit. We'll be waiting patiently when you are finished taking care of you and yours.
do the math.
maria chapman died less than a month after this was posted. His little cinderella is gone way to soon.
I have loved his music for years.. Now through his explanation of how this song came about, he and He have reminded me how important those crazy moments are to our kids and to us. Thank you for that and for a beautiful song.
God bless 🙏 Dan who has just passed away.
My 24-year-old son died in a car accident, and this beautiful song soothes my aching souly. Please don't worry about Maria Sue. Danny will look after her in Heaven until you get there. God bless your family, and please keep up your inspiring music.
i agree with megangosc i cry every time i hear it it made my dad cry the only thing that makes him cry is thinking of me grow up. I've never sean him cry other wise
One of my friend's dad died this summer in a weight lifting accident. She requested this song on our local radio station in memory of him about an hour ago.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you Celeste, Rebecca, and Nathan.
Your father would be so proud of you.
We miss you, Mark, but we know we'll see you in heaven someday where Rebecca can dance with you again...
I always hear this song at work but i never knew who sang it or the story behind it til now.
This is the song my sister and dad danced to at her wedding last night for father/daughter dance
God does things for a reson and we we alll die we will see our love ons who have died
This song was played by Steven Curtis Chapman at Fusion Alaska 2007, and I cried and held on to my dad so hard and I was sixteen! This proves, to all you teenage girls out there, that you are always going to be your daddy's little girl!
Thanks for writing this song. My daughter is now 16 months old and since she was about 2 weeks old, I have been dancing to Cinderella with her in my arms every night before bed. Now she is starting to sing along to the words. Thanks for letting me realize how to slow down and enjoy these moments.