You`re sleeping son, I know
But, really, this can`t wait
I wanted to explain

Before it gets too late
For your mother and me
Love has finally died
This is no happy home
But God knows how I`ve tried

Because you`re all I have, my boy
You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if I stay, I stay because of you, my boy

I know it`s hard to understand
Why did we ever start? 
We`re more like strangers now
Each acting out a part
I have laughed, I have cried
I have lost every game
Taken all I can take
But I`ll stay just the same

Because you`re all I have, my boy
You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if I stay, I stay because of you, my boy
Sleep on, you haven`t heard a word

Perhaps it`s just as well
Why spoil your little dreams
Why put you through the hell
Life is no fairytale
As one day you will know
But now you`re just a child
I`ll stay her and watch you grow

Because you`re all I have, my boy
You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if I stay, I stay because of you, my boy