When my little ones go out upon their own,
Down the street, or down the road, to see what's going on...
Joy in their hearts when they play, this I pray.
Joy in their hearts when they play, this I pray.

When they see the unfair things that just don't turn out right,
Teach them that Your love for them, makes everything all right!
Love in their hearts when they play, this I pray.
Love in their hearts when they play this I pray.

When they long for things they know that they can't have,
Or something that they've said or done, has only made them sad...
Peace in their hearts when they play this I pray.
Peace in their hearts when they play this I pray.