For his age he's wise he's got his mother's eyes

There's gladness in his heart

He's young and he's wild

My only prayer is if I can't be there

Lord oh Lord protect my child

As his youth now unfolds he is centuries old

Just to see him at play oh it makes me smile

No matter what happens to me

No matter what my destiny

Lord oh Lord protect my child

While the whole world is asleep

You can look at it and weep

Few things you find are worthwhile

And though I don't ask for much

No material things to touch

Lord oh Lord protect my child

He's young and on fire full of hope and desire

In a world that's been raped raped and defiled

If I fall along the way and can't see another day

Lord oh Lord protect my child

Lord oh Lord protect my child

There'll be a time I hear tell

When all will be well

When God and man will be reconciled

But 'til men lose their chains

And righteousness reigns

Lord oh Lord protect my child

Oh yes Lord protect my child

Oh Lord protect my child