Prendre Un Enfant Par La Main

Take a child by the hand
To lead them toward tomorrow
To give them confidence in their step
Take a child like a king
Take a child in your arms
And for the first time
Wipe their tears while choking back joy
Take a child in your arms

Take a child by the heart
To ease their troubles
Gently, without speaking, without shame
Take a child to your heart
Take a child in your arms
But for the first time
Shed tears while choking back joy
Take a child close to you

Take a child by the hand
And sing them the refrains
So they can fall asleep at dusk
Take a child with love
Take a child as they come
And comfort their sorrows
Live your life through the years, then suddenly
Take a child by the hand

Take a child by the hand
While looking at the path
While looking all the way down the path
Take a child as your own
Take a child by the hand
While looking at the path
While looking down the path all the way
Take a child as your own

Take a child by the hand
While looking at the path
While looking down the path all the way
Take a child as your own