Black Baby lyrics

[Verse 1]
Black baby, Black baby, as you grow up
I want you to drink from the plenty cup
I want you to stand up tall and proud
I want you to speak up clear and loud

[Refrain]
My little Black baby

[Verse 2]
Black baby, as the years roll by
I want you to walk with your head held high
I want you to live by the justice code
I want you to walk down freedom's road

[Refrain]
My little Black baby

[Verse 3]
Oh, lie away, oh, lie away a-sleepin'
Lie away safe in my arms
Oh, your mommy and daddy will protect you
And keep you safe from all harm

[Refrain]
My little Black baby
[Verse 4]
I feel so glad
You'll have things that mom never had
When out of men's hearts, all hate is gone
You're going to live in a better land

[Refrain]
My little Black baby