Heavenly father, up above
Please protect the little girl I love
No matter when or where she's bound
Keep her always safe and sound
Help her to know and help her to see
That I love her, that she loves me
And dear lord, help me to be
The kind of boy she wants me to be
I once had a heart that was young and gay
But now it looks and she's away
You picked her out from all, all of the rest
And with your help, she'll do her best
So take care of her, please bring her home to me
Heavenly father, I pray, I say I pray to thee