Cradle Me

I'm so weary of actin' like a man

I've been a man since I was a child

Held it together like my hands were leather

And stood my ground when the world went wild

I've been the calm inside your storm

A cozy robe that's kept you warm

Oh, baby, won't you let me know

This evenin', can I let it go?

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, cradle me, darlin'

Let me be your boy tonight

Lay me to rest against your breast

And wake me come the mornin' light

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, say I'm a good boy

Tell me everything is all right

Tuck me in bed and stroke my head

And cradle me in love tonight

Cradle me in love tonight

Your protector is what I have been

Because your love is precious to me

Carried on my shoulders all your cares like boulders

And blocked the wind like a maple tree

But even oaks must take a fall

I've got to bend or I'll lose it all

Oh, baby, won't you help me, please

And hold me while I'm on my knees?

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, cradle me, darlin'

Let me be your boy tonight

Lay me to rest against your breast

And wake me come the mornin' light

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, say I'm a good boy

Tell me everything is all right

Tuck me in bed and stroke my head

Cradle me in love tonight

Cradle me in love tonight

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, cradle me, darlin' (Cradle me)

Let me be your boy tonight (Cradle me)

Lay me to rest against your breast (Cradle me)

And wake me come the mornin' light (Cradle me)

You've got to cradle me, cradle me, say I'm a good boy (Cradle me)

Tell me everything is all right (Cradle me)

Tuck me in bed and stroke my head (Cradle me)

Cradle me in love tonight