Little ghetto child
Head full of nappy hair
Eyes full of distant dreams
Heart full of heavy cares
Little ghetto child
Watching you go to school
Watching you learn to count
Watch you obey the rules
Little ghetto child
I see you grow and grow
I watch your wings unfold
Building up stone by stone
Little ghetto child
Now you’re a child no more
Teenage heart bent and sore
New things like love explored
Little ghetto child
I watch you graduate
Dancing while out on dates
Accepting jobs in new states
Little ghetto child
Donning a bright new dress
Walking down the church aisle
And into happiness
Little ghetto child
Eyes as big as the moon
Dreams as wide as the sea
I hope you visit soon
