Irene

[Hook] Hush lil baby don't you cry, daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everythings gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer ya prayer tonight Hush lil baby don't you cry, daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everythings gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer ya prayer tonight [Verse 1] Last night you had a dream you was the homecoming queen Today you're 18, happy birthday Irene Quit school, you had to drop out to raise your little child (There 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 prayer 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 give you strength tomorrow (Tomorrow?) Your calvary's about to come so Keep ya head up don't you ever let up The storm will pass you'll be ready for the next one [Pre-Hook] (Hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers, just cast your cares a And I'll be there so don't you fear (I said hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers, just cast your cares And I'll be there so don't you fear [Hook] Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything's gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer ya prayer tonight Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything;s gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight [Verse 2] 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 (Aspirations!) I knew you before creation your foundations solid I will build you a palace restore your soul You'll be in for any challenge, many storms on the way Better sharpen your faith, count the cost Stick up your cross, and wear it everyday (?)rest in me(?), and I will give you strength Blessed is she, Irene who seeks my face [Pre-Hook] (Hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers, just cast your cares a And I'll be there so don't you fear (I said hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I'll be there so don't you fear [Hook] Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything's gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer ya prayer tonight Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything;s gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight Everything's gonna be alright Everything's gonna be alright Everything's gonna be alright Be alright, be alright [Bridge] Father I'm stronger, I say it, father I'm stronger, I say it Father I'm stronger, then when I first believe yeah.. Father I'm stronger, I say it, father I'm stronger, I say it Father I'm stronger, then when I first believe yeah.. [Pre-Hook] (I said, hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers, just cast your cares a And I'll be there so don't you fear (I said hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders, don't say that it's over) I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I'll be there so don't you fear I heard your prayers just cast your cares and I'll be there so don't you fear [Hook] Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything's gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer ya prayer tonight Hush, lil baby, don't you cry Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby Everything;s gonna be alright, the Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight The Lord's gonna answer your prayer