Father oh Father   hear me if you can   is it true what they say   that life is a dream   i don't understand   the things that make rain in my eyes   are they real or are they lies      you know i hear so much about you now   i'd give anything   to go on a little boat with you   talk about the scheme of things   on a little boat with you      Father oh Father   guide me if you can   or give me the chance to follow you home   i am your son but i wish i knew you   when you were young   were you lonely as a boy      you know i'd give so much to see you now   i'd go anywhere   pick a little stick and walk with you   talk about the scheme of things   on a short walk with you      Father oh Father   you give me just a little hope   i feel something out there reaching for me   well here i am   won't you take me with you   out of this maze   and away from this place      because it gets so cold and lonely here   i'll do anything   to sit on a little rock with you   talk about the scheme of things   on a small rock with you      show me show me show me the way   before they grind me down   and bleach me grey   send me power not to be afraid   and when i close my eyes   let me see you once in the light      Father oh Father   heal me if you can   is it true what they say   that life is a dream