Child of mine, you are the wildest wind and the dearest dream

I will ever know.

Love's lasting light shines out from deep within this father's heart

As I watch you grow.



Child of mine, you are the break of dawn and the brightest star

I will ever know

Love's lasting light comes shining on and on from this mother's heart

As I watch you grow



Chorus

There is a road, and that road is all your own

But we are here, you need not walk alone.

To face, not fear each coming new unknown

Is the way to lift your wings



Child of mine, you are the sweetest song and the greatest gift

I will ever know.

Child of mine, where spirits fly above there is but one

that belongs to you.



So let it grow and it will thrive on love

For it is love that sees us through



You have the hands that will open up the doors

You have the hopes this world is waiting for

You are my own, but you are so much more

You are tomorrow on the wing,



Child of mine.





Bill Staines, 1992 Mineral River Music