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[Verse 1]
G
The Father's face is stern and strong
Am G
He sits and judges right from wrong
F G
He weighs our lives, the short and long
F G Am F G Am
And loves the little children
[Verse 2]
G
The Mother gives the gift of life
Am G
And watches over every wife
F G
Her gentle smile ends all strife
F G Am F G Am
She loves her little children
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[Verse 3]
G
The Warrior stands before the foe
Am G
Protecting us where e'er we go
F G
With sword and shield and spear and bow
F G Am F G Am
He guards the little children
[Verse 4]
G
The Crone is very wise and old
Am G
And sees our fates as they unfold
F G
She lifts her lamp of shining gold
F G Am F G Am
To lead the little children
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[Verse 5]
G
The Smith, he labours day and night
Am G
To put the world of men to right
F G
With hammer, plough and fire bright
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He builds for little children
[Verse 6]
G
The Maiden dances through the sky
Am G
She lives in every lover's sigh
F G
Her smiles teach the birds to fly
F G Am F G Am
Gives dreams to little children
[Verse 7]
G
The Seven Gods who made us all
Am G
Are listening if we should call
F G
So close your eyes, you shall not fall
F G Am F G Am
They see you, little children
F G
Close your eyes, you shall not fall
F G Am F G Am
They see you, little children
