Williams Jr., Hank - Little Boy's Prayer Lyrics






Darling I don't know whether you can hear me or not
Because of this lump in my throat I can't talk very loud
But I've got to tell you about our little son's prayer tonight
If you could've heard it honey youd've been so proud
I'd already left a note on the table for mom and dad
As if they didn't know what was wrong
I asked them to take a care of him now that you and I both were gone
After I finished the note I figured that he was alseep
So I've slipped in to see him once more
But he was just startin' to pray and his words froze me at the door
He said dear God it's late and I hope I didn't get you up
But there's somethin' we gotta talk about
You see God my mommy was burried today and my daddy needs straighten out
Ever since mommy got sick he's been nervous and hollered at me a lot
But that part I can't understand
Cause a little boy like me knows that worry sometimes overload a man
But God he loved mommy so much
He used to tel her nothin' would ever come between 'em
And I know that's what's botherin' him now cause somethin' has
And I'm afraid he's thinkin' about joinin' her somehow
God I'm glad he loved mommy
And I want him to be with her again one of these days
But I want to talk to him and tell him that just now he's got me to raise
Tell him every now and then a little boy needs a helping hand
I guess you probably still need your daddy even after you're a fullgrown man
And God if I'd lost him and mommy both it'd be more than I could stand
I know my grandma and grandpa would take care of me cause they both love me a lot
But God they're older and they don't always understand
The problems a little boy like me has got
Well God I won't bother anymore tonight
But tomorrow night I'll be sure to talk to you again
You take care of my daddy now you hear me thank you God Amen
I've just stood there thinkin' bout his prayer what he said in it
Finally I opened the door and asked himif I could talk to him for a minute
We sat down on the edge of his bed we both took turns laughin' and cryin' for a while
And he could tell it'd been a change in me
Because for the first time and the long time I saw him smile
So darling you go on ahead but you walk slow
And someday when you'll turn around I'll be there
But it'll be a while cause I'm gonna spend the next few dozen years
Being an answer to our little boys prayer





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  1. 4.... 4....

    Damn.....I know I'm too old to cry , but I couldn't help it........damn these tears !.

  2. L.... A....

    this is so sweet and tender- you are a creative song writer

  3. J.... J....

    I tried not to cry. I mean it's just a song. But I failed. My eyes were full of tears.

  4. S.... M....

    Country music isn't as good a Emotional as this anymore a they even forgot God a taken him out of songs beautiful sad a Emotional song by a good singer Hank Williams Jr.

  5. R.... S....

    I love his voice singing this song ,,,not many singers these days have that,,,,a real tear song

  6. G.... G....

    *Hank's still the king*

  7. R.... S....

    This song brings chills ,,,,it takes a great song to do that

  8. J.... C....

    Bet a lot of people don't no Mr. Hank Sr started writing this song but passed away and after Jr got older he found probably 200 more songs Sr had started but hadn't finished. But I think it a shame Sr don't get the proper respect n mention on them songs n yes Hank Sr wrote n song 167 of his own . I just don't see how anyone in their right mind can deny him the RESPECT HE DESERVES THANK U AND SORRY FOR SO LONG. P.SS U can listen 2 the words and recitations and u can even tell it was at least started and almost finished by the Great HANK SR. I am in no way saying Jr isn't good but I am saying he isn't Great like his dad and I do believe he has even stated that fact more than once and thank Johnnie has left the building. LoL

  9. J.... C....

    Does anybody know if Hank Sr wrote this or not . Thanks

  10. m.... 7....

    Luke the drifter jr.

  11. 9.... M....

    How Could This Song Not Bring A Tear To Anyone's Eyes...A Very Beautiful Song With A Honest Meaning.... I Know So Many People That Have Lost Children...Remember Folks The Lord Lets You Have Children, But He Gives Us No Promise That We May Have Them All The Days We Live,....So Please Love Them With All Your Heart, For So Many Of Us Never Know How Long We Will Have Them.. He Can Take Them When He Gets Ready With No Way To Understand The Meaning, Reason Or Why. .I Just Have To Believe The Lord Has A Greater Plan..**

  12. A.... ....

    Most underrated song.

  13. K.... C....

    so adorable n sad

  14. L.... B....

    BEAUTIFUL, but sad ...Thank you for sharing .

  15. R.... S....

    Hank sings it so beautiful

  16. M.... M....

    Midnightryder3 this is absolutely beyond wonderful even though it makes me cry.

  17. J.... P....

    It's one of the greatest songs ever written, thanks hank.

  18. L.... W....

    One of the best songs i have heard..and a real tear jerker!

  19. W.... T....

    This song it hits me in my heart while I think about my two little boys. Just would how I will deal something happened to there mom. Yes I cry even full grown man. I'm not a sham about it either

  20. A.... A....

    ain't heard this song before it's such a good song

  21. S.... T....

    I know God is real but this little boys prayer is special. Thanks Hank jr, love ya

  22. D.... B....

    Iwas the same way when my ELAINE PASSED AWAY A PAIN THAT NEVER GO AWAY

  23. J.... W....

    A. Real. Tear. Jerker. Great. Song. THIS. SONG. REALLY. HIT. HOME. WITH. .ME. THANK. YOU. .HANK. .JR.

  24. T.... W....

    im crying listen to this right now

  25. P.... T....

    This is also my first time hearing this song. Children know so much more than we think. GOd was the right address and he and his daddy will go on. Trying to stop the tears. A dear friend of ours is a great Hank Williams fan, and I have so much of his music, Hank sr. -- I see what he sees as he is such a wonderful Christian man and so was Hank. AMEN

  26. J.... M....

    james. mann

  27. M.... M....

    In my opinion,
    songs like this
    are what make
    country music
    the greatest
    genre of secular music.
    (Can you imagine Frank
    Sinatra trying
    to put a song
    like this over?)

  28. c.... ....

    Wow 2 songs I never heard before pretty cool.

  29. C.... b....

    beautiful!!!!

  30. G.... Y....

    great song Hank Williams jr and great channel and owners of this channel Hank Williams jr has not had it easy in life and I can relate to him listen er fan favorite Glenn yates in pretty water sapulpa creek Oklahoma i lost my dad Hollis yates at 16 years old I know how Hank Williams jr feel s God bless you and your channel please play one or some more of a new or old country music Star s video s track s on this channel and owners of this channel ps ps ps praying for you and your channel and Hank Williams jr rest in peace Hank Williams sr and my dad Hollis yates in Lubbock TX and God bless my aunt's in big spring Texas and God bless you r channel and owners of this channel listen er fan Glenn yates in pretty water sapulpa creek Oklahoma USA i do listen to

  31. H.... R....

    this is a beautiful song it deff touch's the heart

  32. F.... B....

    As I was raised not to cry just something a man don't do . But after this song well sorry dad I Let you down this time .

  33. H.... J....

    First time I heard this song, I had to pull the car over. Eyes filled with tears. Hank Jr. Has some of his dads talent of grabbing your heart.

  34. S.... M....

    It's a beautiful song. Hank Jr. Can sing so great, I think he is wonder n has big heart. We love u Bocehpus keep up the wonder work u are number 1 to me n my kin folks.

  35. D.... B....

    Anyone know what year this was recorded?

    D.... B....

    1969, from Luke the Drifter, Jr Vol3 Album

  36. p.... j....

    You are right and i hope you find more like it

  37. R.... D....

    What album is this on?

  38. L.... G....

    This song is absolutely amazing. leaves a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye ever time I hear it.

  39. k.... r....

    it brings tears to your eyes

  40. L.... ....

    Wow, that was a very touching song, had me crying not half way though.

    L.... ....

    same here I am still crying what a beautiful song

  41. P.... ....

    Very beautiful and touching! Thank you for sharing!

  42. M.... ....

    @trlrtrash411 <<< THANKS for the comment and yes this is a beautiful song. I had never heard it till i just happen to come across it one day looking for Hank Jr songs..... I listened to it and WOW DID IT MAKE AN IMPRESSION !!!!! i said i got to make this video........ Not one of his more popular songs but maybe his greatest message in a song

    M.... ....

    this song tell a story of many little boy and girls pray when they lose a mommy or daddy thank you cuz

    M.... ....

    same here I have never heard this and the one with the cross on the highway !

    M.... ....

    Midnightryder3 reminds me of teddy bear