G
[Verse 1]
G
For his age, he’s wise
C G
He’s got his mother’s eyes
G Em
There’s gladness in his heart
D
He’s young and he’s wild
G
My only prayer
C Cm
is if I can’t be there
G D G
Lord, protect my child
[Verse 2]
G
As his youth now unfolds
C G G
He is centuries old
Em D
see him at play makes me smile
G
No matter what happens to me
C Cm
No matter what my destiny
G D G
Lord, protect my child
[Verse 3]
G
The whole world is asleep
C G G
You can look at it and weep
G Em D
Few things you find are worthwhile
G
And though I don’t ask for much
C Cm
No material things to touch
G D G
Lord, protect my child
[Verse 4]
G
He’s young and on fire
C G
Full of hope and desire
G Em
In a world that’s been raped,
D
raped and defiled
G
If I fall along the way
C Cm
And can’t see another day
G D G
Lord, protect my child
[Instrumental]
G C G Em D G C Cm G D G
[Verse 5]
G
There’ll be a time I hear tell
C G
When all will be well
G Em D
When God and man will be reconciled
G
But until men lose their chains
C Cm
And righteousness reigns
G D G
Lord, protect my child
