What a friend,
what a pal
Only now I can see
how you dreamed
and you planned
all for me
I never knew
what a mother
goes through
There's nothing
that you didn't do
Pal of my
cradle days
I've needed
you always
Since I was a baby
upon your knee
You sacrificed
everything for me
I stole the gold
from your hair
I put the silver
threads there
I don't know anyway
I could ever repay
Pal of my
cradle days
Greatest friend,
dearest pal
It was me who
caused you
Every sorrow and
heartache you knew
Your face so fair
I have wrinkled
with care
I placed every line
that is there
Pal of my
cradle days
I've needed
you always
Since I was a baby
upon your knee
You sacrificed
everything for me
I stole the gold
from your hair
I put the silver
threads there
I don't know anyway
I could ever repay
Pal of my
cradle days