hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
[Verse 1]
last night you had a dream you was the homecoming queen
today your 18, happy birthday Irene
quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child
(there doesn`t seem to be anyone around!)
you got to reach up to touch rockbottom
the powers that be keep you downtrodden
Daughter of Zion - I heard your prayer
just cast your cares and please beware
of snakes - they come in all shapes and sizes
(Tempt you) - put scales on your eyelids
don`t waste your sorrows they give you strength tomorrow(tomorrow?)
your calvary`s about to come so
keep ya head up don`t you ever let up
the storm will pass you`ll be ready for the next one
(hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I`ll be there so don`t you fear
(I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I`ll be there so don`t you fear
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
[Verse 2]
Irene I carried you when you was too weak to walk
I took to you when you gave your heart to God
faithful and true, that`s what I`ll always be to you
believe in you, believe in me and these mountains have to move
you have dreams and aspirations(aspirations)
I knew you before creation your foundations solid
I will build you a palace restore your soul
you`ll be in for any challenge, many storms on the way
better sharpen your faith, count the cost
stick up your cross, and wear it everyday
(?)rest in me(?), and I will give you strength
blessed is she, Irene who seeks my face.
(hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I`ll be there so don`t you fear
(I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I`ll be there so don`t you fear
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
everythings gonna be alright
everythings gonna be alright
everythings gonna be alright
be alright, be alright
father I`m stronger, I say it, father I`m stronger, I say it
father I`m stronger, then when I first believe yeah..
father I`m stronger, I say it, father I`m stronger, I say it
father I`m stronger, then when I first believe yeah..
(I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
(I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
don`t say that it`s over)
I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I`ll be there so don`t you fear
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
hush lil baby don`t you cry, daddy`s gonna sing you a lullaby
everythings gonna be alright, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer tonight
the Lord`s answer ya prayer tonight, the Lord`s gonna answer ya prayer..
