As I lay you down to sleep
I pray the lord your soul to keep
‘cause I don’t need that much for me
This is a mother’s prayer
I pray for angels by your side
And ask they watch you day and night
Walk with you all through your life
This is a mother’s prayer
I pray that all the dreams
you dream come true
And every star you wish upon
Grants every wish times two
I hope one day
you’ll get the chance to truly see
What real love is like you’ve shown me
As I watch you fast asleep
I close my eyes and pray for peace
‘cause now it means much more to me
This is a mother’s prayer
And as you grow and seasons pass
I hope that time won’t move too fast
Though it is too much to ask
This is a mother’s prayer
I pray that when you
give your heart it’s true
And all the love you give away
Comes back to you times two
I hope one day
you get the chance to truly see
What real love is
And what you mean to me
In this great big world
you can’t stay small forever
‘cause before I know it you’ll be grown
And standing on your own
But I hope these words are
something that you’ll treasure
And you get the chance to whisper
them to children of your own
(solo)
I pray that all the dreams
you dream come true
And every star you wish upon
Grants every wish times two
I hope one day
you’ll get the chance to truly see
What real love is like you’ve shown me
Ooh
This is a mother’s prayer