Chorus:
hush little baby donand't you cry
daddyand's gonna sing you a lullaby
everythingand's gonna be alright
the lordand's gonna answer your prayer tonight
hush little baby donand't you cry
daddyand's gonna sing you a lullaby
everythingand's gonna be alright
the lordand's gonna answer your prayer
Last night you had a dream you was the homecoming queen
today youand're 18, happy birthday irene
quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child
doesnand'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
Donand't waste your sorrows
theyand'll give you strength... tomorrow
your calvaryand's about to come so
keep your head up, donand't you ever let up
this storm will pass you be ready for the next one
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
donand't say that itand's over
i heard your prayers,
just cast your cares
and iand'll be there so donand't you fear (2x)
Chorus
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,
thatand's what iand'll always be to you
believe in you,
believe in me and these mountains have to move
you have dreams and aspirations
i knew you before creation
your foundationand's solid
i will build you a palace,
restore your soul
youand'll be up for any challenge
many storms are on the way
better sharpen your faith
count the cost,
take up your cross
and wear it every day
rest in me and i will give you strength
blessed is she, irene who seeks my face
Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
donand't say that itand's over
i heard your prayers,
just cast your cares
and iand'll be there so donand't you fear (2x)
Chorus
Everything's gonna be alright, everything's gonna be alright, everything's gonna be alright, be alright, be alright
Father iand'm stronger i said
father iand'm stronger i said
father iand'm stronger than when i first believed
Father iand'm stronger i said
father iand'm stronger i said
father iand'm stronger than when i first believed
I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
donand't say that itand's over
I said hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders,
donand't say that itand's over i heard your prayers,
just cast your cares
and iand'll be there so donand't you fear
Chorus
The lordand's gonna answer your prayer
the lordand's gonna answer your prayer
