Pretty baby, grew into a lady
The people don't know what your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby, in the light of the dawn
A pretty babe was born
Her mother, she had sworn to take good care of her
Every night, mum would pray, her life would not be torn
Her clothes would not be worn, until they dropped off of her
My child, you dear, don't have no fear
I'll shed the tears
Keep your head clear, my pretty baby
Pretty baby, grew into a lady
The people don't know what your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby, in the light of the dawn
A pretty babe was born
Her mother, she had sworn to take good care of her
Every night, mum would pray, her life would not be torn
Her clothes would not be worn, until they dropped off of her
My child, you dear, don't have no fear
I'll shed the tears
Keep your head clear, my pretty baby