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