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