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