How very much I have tried my best
To give you the good life
In spite of all I've tried
I must bring you dark times.
Allow this to be done
And allow us to get by with this.
Children:
Carve out your splinters
Let no man take your life.
I'll let no harm come
To my children
All young men know
I weep for all.
In times of joy
We stood as one
Now is the time
To go is one.
No man takes my life from me
I lay my life down.
I'm going to lay down my burdens
Down by the riverside.