When this first came out, my daughter was living far away. I called her and told her to listen to it... she called me a few days later and thanked me for causing her to break down sobbing in a store.

It makes you emotional bc its what you want for your own children. I cried the first time I heard it. This song is what I want for my son. He's 25 now

A song that hits all parents.. the wish for our children.

In my opinion, Lee Ann Womack has one of the best voices in country music.

I cried every time I heard this on the radio, and have never seen the video. How can anyone NOT cry? So touching and gorgeous. Thank you!

This song speaks to me on so many levels. YES, the song never fails to make cry. GREAT SONG!

I cry everytime I hear this. They played this at my daughter's high school graduation.

These are her little girls! ❤️🤗

Great to watch your reaction and comments about your children. This was released in 2000. Lee Ann has been around quite awhile. You ought to check out her most recent music. My favorite artist. Her musical journey has been exciting to witness.

Lovely song. Those are her daughters in the video. I had cancer when my son was 9 months old and I had this song and Rascal Flatts song"My Wish" on a list to be played for my son if I didn't make it. Thank God I am still here and my son is now almost 22 years old. So you next reaction should be "My Wish". Love your channel. You do a great job reacting.

This was mine and my mommas song we would sing it together . we played it at her funeral last month Rest in peace my beautiful butterfly mom 🦋

"time is a wheel in constant motion. Always rolling us along. Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone?"

My grandmother (born 1908) upon graduating from teacher's college took a road trip with her friends. Driving from New Jersey to Ohio along Lake Erie which for "young ladies" back then was pretty bold. My father told me that she told him to go explore, get out of this small NJ town that there's more to life, that if he wanted come back he always could but at least he would have experienced other places & people. My father did just that & eventually raised us kids just around the corner from the towns he & our mother grewup. I thought I would live there my whole life, til 15yrs ago. While on vacation I looked at my young wife & on a whim asked her, why dont we move? The rest of that vacation was spent researching our 550mi move away from everything & everyone we knew, away from the comfort of security to some place we'd never been 3.5hrs from where we were vacationing. 12yrs after that, on a whim moved to the very beachside community that sparked our move all those years ago. And yes, standing there on the beach or on the rocks of the jetty I still feel small standing beside the ocean.

No matter what give faith a fighting chance and DANCE.... You now have a country music heart.. you get it.. way to go..

This song was played for the "Mother and Son dance" at my son's wedding. My son knew that this song was special to both of us - love it

These are her 2 daughters. It wasn't planned but so glad it happened. So sweet ❤️

I'm glad I'm not the only grown ass man crying.

I use to sing this my daughter when she was little. Now she is about to graduate from graduate school. I want her to fly and love life and experience so much. If you want to hear another one similar you need to hear Martina McBride “in my daughter’s eyes”

This song always makes me cry. It makes me think of what I want for my kids!

I've probably heard this song over a hundred times, and it still hits me like it did the first time...

That’s the song you send your graduating seniors out in the world with. I know I sent my daughter thousands of miles away to school and I used to cry every time I heard this and I know she did too

The first time I heard it, I cried & knew I wanted it sung at my funeral, specifically for my grandson’s & hopefully any great grandchildren I’ll have.

Brings me to tears. This is everything I want my daughter to know. - Mrs. Steve 💗

The message of the song is as deep as it is beautiful. An emotional reaction to a song just shows that you felt what the song writer and singer wanted to convey. As always, lovely reaction!

It's a hot Southern night. I have sweat and snot running down my face for idk why. This is a beautifully touching song.

Love Love Love this song !

One of my favorites. Love it. I have two grown daughters myself.

This was played at the funeral of Nascar great, Dale Earnhardt because he lived his life the way he wanted and died doing what he loved. He died at the Daytona 500 on the last lap while watching his friend in first place and his son in second place while he was blocking others while being in 3rd place, and on the last turn he wrecked and died. The ironic thing was, that he had never in his career drove defensively so someone else could win. But on that day, it meant a lot to him to help his friend and son finish 1st and second. So, he lived his live like this song is saying to do, and I will always think of him when I here this, and like you it is emotional to me too. I have told my son many times, to live his life to the fullest and appreciate every day you have because you never know when your life may end.

Your emotional reaction was because of the profound nature of the lyrics. Kudos for being open enough to show that you were affected. It humanizes you as well as proving your ability to not just understand but also to feel powerful songs like this.

Beautiful. Just beautiful!

She is one of the best female country singers. This song always hits me....

Your baby blues are gorgeous! I cry every time I hear this song. Powerful messages that every parent should tell their children.

It’s emotional because it gives out hope and hope is one of the three greatest emotions.

I think it's what every parent wish for their children :)

It was on the top of the country charts for while a bout a decade ago. Great reaction ... it's pretty deep especially when you have children. She is an amazing singer, that's for sure.

What a beautiful song… I met her, my daughter was sick & couldn’t go so I went for my daughter & met her & got her autograph on her this CD 💿. She was Very nice ✌🏻& 🤍☀️

Yes… Her voice is powerful, but the message is also so important…the combo is intense. Inspiring, but emotional. My fave by her, besides this one, is probably The Fool.

This came out the year my 1st baby was born, and I cried every time I heard it.

So glad you are enjoying the best of country music. So many people are missing out by not listening to it. Thanks for the reaction.

Awe you clearly have a gorgeous heart! This song is amazing♥️♥️♥️ I have 3 children and this song makes me cry almost every time

The message is stirring. The song is beautiful indeed. The lines toward the end, sung by the Sons of the Desert are especially profound. As always, I enjoyed seeing you react. Any parent would be touched by this one.

This was my song at my wedding during father daughter dance🥰

Happy tears. Tears of joy.

Cherish this song! Thank you for your kind perspective!❤❤❤

Played this at my sons high school graduation...for every parent; we just want them to live🥰

She gives good advice that so many of us seldom take.

This was an immediate huge hit, and no wonder.

Such a beautiful and touching song!

My mother used to listen to this all the time when I was younger and I immediately fell in love with it. Now when I listen to it, I cry like a baby 💜

It's so beautiful isn't it.. probably the most beautiful iv ever heard 🤗

I feel this is one of the greatest songs of all-time---I'm talkin' right up there with "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and "Coal Miner's Daughter"!!! I would always get hopelessly choked-up listening to this song, when it first came-out; so, it was so touching seeing you get choked-up, too!! You know a man is a special man---a sensitive man---when he smiles, so broadly, at the sight of kids, that aren't even his own; then, I think it was when she sang "I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean", the first time, that really took you out!! ❤ Great reaction---great heart (yours)!!!

“Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.” This is the most beautiful and positive song ever! I have 2 daughters, and as a parent we all wish the best for them! Lee Ann Womack looks stunning and if I’m not mistaken those girls in the video are her daughters!! Love it!! Awesome reaction! Keep up your great work !! ❤️

As a heavy metal, Doo Wop, rock n roller I give this song an 11 out of 10. Something I listen to every time I hear it.

Nothing but beautiful and class. Her daughters will always have this advice after she's gone. She Alan Jackson's favorite singer

I have heard this many times and I am sitting here crying.

Beautiful song from family

T his is my favorite reaction of yours so r...beautiful...

This made me cry because I’ve been taking life for granted

My son works for LeeAnn occasionally! She's a beautiful lady & those are her daughters in the video!😊 This is my favorite of all her songs!

Beautiful...just Beautiful.

I played this for my daughter at her highschool graduation party.

This is my favourite song of hers. Your reaction alone had me in tears. Thankyou for your heartfelt reaction ❤️

Loved this song.... she is a great artist.

My mom gave me this as a single cd inside a booklet that had the lyrics throughout the pages. I have always treasured this even though I could never get the cd to play. It still brings us closer together anytime it comes on the radio

I heard/read somewhere that the baby took her first steps while filming this video . If you have kids (as I do) this song will make you emotional 😀

" the fool" is also so dang good by leeann 👍🥰

We all do when we hear this cause we all what that life!

I was young listening to it, now I'm playing it for my 3 month old daughter and found this. It is an beautifully emotional video especially if you have or want children.

Aww.

I hope they dance ! How many meanings are there to this video ? Loved it too ! Busy song ! Love it ! 😍😍

Thats is such a beautiful song,and I the way she had both her daughters we're their, to me it felt like she was taking to her girls about life in general, Thank You for your reaction 💗 I loved seeing it touch you like it do,hope you and your family have a blessed day 🙏 much love from Lafayette Georgia 💞

The two little girls are her actual daughters!!! GREAT video!

Pulls on yeah heart strings this song

I remember driving in my car the first time I heard this on the radio about ten years ago…I too was inspired and had tears in my eyes. Yes, it affected me too.

I had forgotten how beautiful this song was.

I tear up every time I hear this song and think of my wonderful children and grandchildren. I pray they dance.

I remember the first Time I heard this Song.It became my very favorite Song at the Time.

This has the effect on a lot of us. I play this quite often. It is such a wonderful and beautiful song.

Oh it makes me emotional too

This is the appropriate reaction, especially from those of us with young children. Beautiful song.

I have very much enjoyed watching your reactions. From one veteran to another…no shame to get emotional. This one was tearing me up too. Keeps us human. This is a wonderful song! Think about Diamond Rio…I Believe.

Yes they are both her kids, great song

So neat that these are her little girls in the video with her. :)

I still listen to I Hope You Dance,but I also like Tennesee Whiskey.

Songs (and performances) don't get much better than this, do they?

Check out Lee Ann's song "A Little Past Little Rock" or better yet "The Fool" which is a great song.

Your baby blues win out. I recommended this song as I'm sure many others did because it was such a huge hit. She is stunning and her voice is so beautiful. On a much lighter side and a song with humor check out her "l'll think of a reason later".

I love this song, one of my faves. Btw, those are her children in the video with her . it is a powerful song

This one will get you every single time. Her voice is amazing.

Absolutely beautiful ! Great job ! Great story , woops , life lesson , i think so .... Keep up the great job !!!!!!! 😍😍

Here in the US, there was a book and CD with this song. My daughter bought one for both her girls. Sadly, when her youngest was only 6 weeks old, we lost our daughter to heart complications. While I love this song, I'm not sure I can make it through it... but I'm going to try.

As a vet I think you would really enjoy the story behind Travis Tritt's Trilogy, a story continued over 3 videos. If you choose Trilogy the are in the correct order.

Beautiful.

this song...is my mother talking to me. she used to sing it to my sister and me when we were little...and she still shares it with us on facebook atleast once a year. i still tear up when i hear it. i appreciate this song so much, because i know even when my mom is gone, if i ever need to hear from her, i will always have this song to turn to. this, and my dads song to me "time" by pink floyd, i always turn to them when i feel like i might be losing my way, and need to refind myself.

Love this one-- thanks for a wonderful reaction! I still get chills and tears in my eyes from this beautiful song and video.

Looks like you like country. Well then, you MUST see BELIEVE by Brooks and Dunn...a true story from Ronnie Dunn's childhood. That's why you're going to hear him sing his heart out. As a matter of fact, he has said that he rarely will sing this live because he can't keep his voice from cracking. You'll love this, I know and be sure to watch the official video as it beautifully depicts the story.

It hits me the same way. ☺

Just found your channel and am very much enjoying. This is my song for my baby girl (she’s grown now). Sending love and gratitude

You really ought to hear the acoustic version of this song by Chris Stapleton and his wife. I honestly like it even more. Beautiful song.

A similar song that I love is Rascal Flats My Wish. It's a mother/son wedding dance song