In this life there will be trouble, but you shall overcome
They'll hurt you in your heartstrings, they'll leave you in the dust
But you do just like I told you, stand strong and hold your own
A soft answer quiets wrath, a gentle whisper breaks a bone

I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you half as much as me

In the night there will be darkness, but your light is bright enough
There'll be lovers sometimes leaving, and lovers you'll stand up
But you do just like I told you, keep your heart above all things
It's a wicked world, my lovely, but you don't have to let it in

I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you half as much as me

So for now I'll be your audience applause
For now I'll leave the night light on
I know the time is flying, so much has already flown
And I'm watching you just color
Yeah, I'm watching you just color
With your brand new pajamas on

I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you half as much as me