Bright Eyed Child

Baby boy, rest your head

I will be watching you tonight

I've been praying by your bedside

That some unheard-of peace will be with you in your bed

Something unheard-of

Baby soldier

Something there will be none of

When you're older

When you're older

Baby boy, hide your eyes

I have seen the view

If anything outside lays its claim on you

I will not rest nor speak till I've chased it from your sight

Till I've made all haste

Baby soldier

For they will lay more than enough waste

When you're older

When you're older

Oh, my bright-eyed child

Oh, my bright-eyed child

Oh, my bright-eyed child

Oh, my bright-eyed child