Hush little baby baby don´t you cry
Daddy´s gonna sing you a lullaby
Everything´s gonna be alright
The Lord´s gonna answer your prayer tonight
Hush little baby don´t you cry
Daddy´s gonna sing you a lullaby
Everything´s gonna be alright
The Lord´s gonna answer your prayer

Last night I had a dream you was the homecoming queen
Today you´re 18, happy birthday Irene
Quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child
Doesn´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
Don´t waste your sorrows
They´ll give you strength... tomorrow
Your Calvary´s about to come so
Keep your head up, don´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
Don´t say that it´s over
I heard your prayers, just cast your cares
And I´ll be there so don´t you fear

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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, that´s what I´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 foundation´s solid
I will give you a palace, restore your soul
You´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

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