I’m here a-laughin’ with you when you’re happy,
Here a-cryin’ with you when you’re down.
Here to calm you when you’re feelin’ snappy,
I’m here to wipe away your frown.
I’m here to keep you up when you’re swimmin’,
Here to keep those predators at bay.
I’m here to keep your love cup a-brimmin’
By givin’ you kindhearted words to say.
When your train set has been wrecked,
When the dots you can’t connect,
When your spelling’s incorrect,
I am here.
When you’ve had a bad-hair day,
When you’re too sick to run and play,
When a friend has moved away,
I am here.
When your room is in a mess,
When you’ve torn your favorite dress,
When you’ve failed to pass a test,
I am here.
When you need some extra cheer,
When you need to conquer fear,
When you miss a loved one dear,
I am here.
I’m here a-stickin’ closer than a brother.
Here a-stickin’ closer than a friend.
Nearer than a father or a mother.
There’s no other on whom you can totally depend.
I’m nearer than a father or a mother.
There’s no other on whom you can totally depend.
Songs, lyrics, and vocals by Jeremy Spencer. Illustrated by Sandra Reign. Designed by Roy Evans.
Published by on My Wonder Studio. Copyright © 2022 by The Family International