Hush little baby, don't you cry, Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby, Everythings gonna be alright, The Lord's gonna answer your prayers tonight.
Last night you had dream you was the homecoming queen Today your 18, Happy Birthday Irene Quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child (doesn't seem to be anyone around) You got to reach up to touch rock bottom The powers that be keep you downtrodden Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayers 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'll give you strength for tomorrow Your Calvary's about to come so Keep your head up, Don't you ever let up This storm will pass you be ready for the next one
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders Don't say that its 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 pressures of the world on your shoulders Don't say that its over I heard your prayers Just cast your cares And I'll be there, so don't you fear
Hush little baby, don't you cry, Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby, Everythings gonna be alright, The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
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 I knew you before creation Your foundations solid,I will build you a palace, restore your soul You'll be up for any challenge, Many storms are on the way better sharpen you faith, Count the cost, take 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 its over I heard your prayers Just cast your cares And I'll be there, so don't you fear
Hush little baby, don't you cry, Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby, Everythings gonna be alright, The Lords gonna answer your prayers tonight
Everythings gonna be alright Everythings gonna be alright Everythings gonna be alright be alright be alright
Father I'm stronger I said Father I'm stronger I said Father I'm stronger then when I first believed yea... Father I'm stronger I said Father I'm stronger I said Father I'm stronger then when I first believed yea...
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders Don't say that its over Don't say that its over I heard your prayers Just cast your cares And I'll be there, so don't you fear