Heavenly father, up above
Please protect the little girl I love

No matter when or where she's bound
Keep her always safe and sound

Help her to know and help her to see
That I love her, that she loves me

And dear lord, help me to be
The kind of boy she wants me to be
I once had a heart that was young and gay
But now it looks and she's away

You picked her out from all, all of the rest
And with your help, she'll do her best

So take care of her, please bring her home to me
Heavenly father, I pray, I say I pray to thee