I see the pages fall from the calendar

Like the leaves falling from the trees

Feel a chill in the fear of the future

As I weather this autumn breeze



I watch my red-haired inspiration

Playing games out on the lawn

Such an innocent joy of living

He's his father's only son



Don't let me live without a child's love

Like the love in this child of mine

Teach me, dear Lord, to have a love for you

A child's love



I let the changes in my season

Steal the passion from my heart

Like the roses fade in the winter

All the petals fall apart



Until a young voice gives my withered soul

A rejuvenating smile

And those small hands clasped around me

Erase the hardship for awhile



Don't let me live without a child's love

Like the love in this child of mine

Teach me again about a child's love

And sharing the best of my time,

Oh, and don't let me live without a child's love

Like the love in this child of mine

Teach me, dear Lord, to have a love for you

A child's love



Don't let me live without a child's love

Like the love in this child of mine

Teach me again about a child's love

And sharing the best of my time,

Oh, and don't let me live without a child's love

Like the love in this child of mine

Teach me, dear Lord, to have a love for you

A child's love

A child's love

A child's love

A child's love