hey children don't you grow old
and fly away
hey children do you go
lay down right beside of me
hey children i know you
you can't stand the sight of me
hey children
hey mama don't you know
your baby gonna fly away
hey mama don't you know
i'll show them the light of day
hey mama don't you know
they'll find the right of way
hey mama
hey children don't you grow old
and fly away