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