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 dream.
Which times do 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.
And times do I hope one day you'll 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, I'll be gone forever.
And 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'll get the chance to whisper them to children of your own.
I pray that all the dreams you dream come true,
And every star you wish to see come true,
And every wish you wish upon grants every wish.
Times do I hope one day you'll get the chance
To truly see what real love is, like you've shown me.
Ooh, ooh.
This is a mother's prayer.