Tell me why you're crying, my sonI know you're frightened, like everyoneIs it the thunder in the distance you fear?Will it help if I stay very near?I am hereRefrain:And if you take my hand my sonAll will be well when the day is doneAnd if you take my hand my sonAll will be well when the day is doneDay is done, Day is doneDay is done, Day is doneDo you ask why I'm sighing, my son?You shall inherit what mankind has doneIn a world filled with sorrow and woeIf you ask me why this is so, I really don't know (Refrain)Tell me why you're smiling my sonIs there a secret you can tell everyone?Do you know more than men that are wise?Can you see what we all must disguiseThrough your loving eyes? (Refrain)
Tell me why you're crying, my sonI know you're frightened, like everyoneIs it the thunder in the distance you fear?Will it help if I stay very near?I am hereRefrain:And if you take my hand my sonAll will be well when the day is doneAnd if you take my hand my sonAll will be well when the day is doneDay is done, Day is doneDay is done, Day is doneDo you ask why I'm sighing, my son?You shall inherit what mankind has doneIn a world filled with sorrow and woeIf you ask me why this is so, I really don't know (Refrain)Tell me why you're smiling my sonIs there a secret you can tell everyone?Do you know more than men that are wise?Can you see what we all must disguiseThrough your loving eyes? (Refrain)