I've got a little friend

her age is 4 plus ten

she calls me on the phone crying every

now and then

She says, "My mamma just wont listen,

my daddy still is missin'

I dont feel i am nothing of value or worth"



Chorus:

I say, "Baby girl get a hold of yourself

Baby girl don't you know your wealth

you're a diamond hiding on a shelf

baby girl, baby girl

baby girl dont you know who you are

God has made you a shining star

a little light is brighter than the dark

baby girl, baby girl"



I call my sister friend

I'm crying and whining again

she lets me vent my heart

before the healing starts

(and i say) my children just wont listen

My paycheck still is missin'

and every little thing is working my nerve



Chorus:

(she says) "Baby girl get a hold of yourself

Baby girl don't you know your wealth

you're a diamond hiding on a shelf

baby girl, baby girl

baby girl dont you know who you are

God has made you a shining star

a little light is brighter than the dark

baby girl, baby girl"