Universal Child

How many mountains must you face

Before you learn to climb?

I'm gonna give you what it takes

My universal child

I'm gonna try to find a way

To keep you safe from harm

I'm gonna build a special place

A shelter from the storm

And I can see you, you're everywhere

Your portrait fills the sky

I'm gonna wrap my arms 'round you

My universal child

And when I look into your eyes

So innocent and pure

I see the shadows of the things

That you've had to endure

I see the tracks of every tear

That ran right down your face

I see the hurt, I see the pain

I see the human race

And I can feel you, you're everywhere

Shining like the sun

I wish to God that kids like you

Could be like everyone

How many tumbles must it take

Before you learn to fly?

I'm gonna help you spread your wings

My universal child

I'm gonna help you find a way

To keep you safe from harm

We're gonna build a special place

A shelter from the storm

I can feel you, you're everywhere

Shining like the sun

I wish to God that kids like you

Could be like everyone

And I wish to God that kids like you

Could be like everyone