One night as the stars were all shining

Little Benny knelt down by his bed

He asked the dear Lord to forgive him

For all the bad words he had said



   Please papa don't whip little Benny

   Please papa don't whip little Ben

   He's little and wants you to love him

   Please papa don't whip little Ben



You remember how Mama loved Benny

How she kissed him the morning ahe died

She told him to love and obey you

And I know little Benny has tried



Oh what if dear Mama in Heaven

Should be looking way down from the sky

And see you whip little Benny

I know it would make Mama cry



Those very bad words that he said

He learned from some old wicked men

He's little and didn't know better

Please papa don't whip little Ben