[Verse]
Somewhere in the night, a little child cries
He runs up to his room where he tries to hide
Trying to keep the tears from falling upon his face
Praying that God above would take him from this place
[Verse]
No matter where he runs the sound echoes in his ears
The anger in his father’s voice fills his heart with fear
He runs into his closet and closes the door so tight
Wondering why his daddy has to hit him every night
[Chorus]
Every night he stands alone in the shadows of fear
Hoping that these words his father will one day hear
Father father please forgive me
Though I know not what I’ve done
Please don’t hurt me, please don’t hit me
I’ll try and be a better son
[Violin Solo]
[Verse]
He says his prayers every night before he lays down
But you know you can’t sleep if you’re afraid of every sound
He stares at the ceiling wondering what he’s doing wrong
Hoping that one day soon his pain will all be gone
[Chorus]
Every night he stands alone in the shadows of fear
Hoping that these words his father will one day hear
Father father please forgive me
Though I know not what I’ve done
Please don’t hurt me, please don’t hit me
I’ll try and be a better son
[Bridge]
Even though he’s just a child
He’s going to grow up so fast
How can you have a future
With a wasteland for a past
[Final Chorus]
Every night he stands alone in the shadows of fear
Hoping that these words his father will one day hear
Father father please forgive me
Though I know not what I’ve done
Please don’t hurt me, please don’t hit me
I’ll try and be a better son
Mark_Edwards
