[Verse 1]
In this life there will be trouble
But you shall overcome
They'll hurt you in your heartstrings
They'll leave you in the dust
But you do just like I told you
Stand strong and hold your own
A soft answer, quiet's wrath
A gentle whisper breaks a bone

[Chorus]
I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
'Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you
Make sure they love you half as much as me

[Verse 2]
In the night there will be darkness
But your light is bright enough
There'll be lovers sometimes leaving
And lovers you'll stand up
But you do just like I told you
Keep your heart above all things
It's a wicked world, my lovely
But you don't have to let it in
[Chorus]
And I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
'Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you
Make sure they love you half as much as me

[Bridge]
So for now I'll be your audience applause
For now I'll leave the night light on
And I know that time is flying
So much has already flown
And I'm watching you just color
Yeah, I'm watching you just color
With your brand new pajamas on

[Chorus]
I can't tell you who to love
I don't know who that might be
I hope they cheer you up like crazy
Sweep you right up off your feet
Though I don't want you to grow up
'Cause I don't want you to leave
When you're ready to choose someone
Make sure they love you
Make sure they love you
God, I pray they love you half as much as me