Am   G   Am   G   F   G   F G Am   F G Am

[Verse 1]
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The Father's face is stern and strong
   Am              G
He sits and judges right from wrong
   F                     G
He weighs our lives, the short and long
    F         G      Am       F G Am
And loves the little children


[Verse 2]
                     G
The Mother gives the gift of life
    Am           G
And watches over every wife
    F            G
Her gentle smile ends all strife
    F         G      Am       F G Am
She loves her little children


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[Verse 3]
                     G
The Warrior stands before the foe
   Am               G
Protecting us where e'er we go
     F                    G
With sword and shield and spear and bow
   F          G      Am       F G Am
He guards the little children


[Verse 4]
                  G
The Crone is very wise and old
    Am                G
And sees our fates as they unfold
    F                 G
She lifts her lamp of shining gold
   F        G      Am       F G Am
To lead the little children


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[Verse 5]
                      G
The Smith, he labours day and night
   Am               G
To put the world of men to right
     F                  G
With hammer, plough and fire bright
   F          G      Am       F G Am
He builds for little children


[Verse 6]
                  G
The Maiden dances through the sky
    Am             G
She lives in every lover's sigh
    F                G
Her smiles teach the birds to fly
      F         G      Am       F G Am
Gives dreams to little children


[Verse 7]
                   G
The Seven Gods who made us all
    Am           G
Are listening if we should call
   F                    G
So close your eyes, you shall not fall
     F        G      Am       F G Am
They see you, little children
F                    G
Close your eyes, you shall not fall
     F        G      Am       F G Am
They see you, little children