Please understand my dear
The reasons why I can't be here.
I know it's opening night
But it's just too late, I have to catch my flight.
Though it's you that I adore,
This isn't what I signed up for.
I hope you understand
That this wasn't in the plan.
I won't be there when you cry,
Or to tuck you in at night,
But since I can't afford to be near,
Take these dollar bills to wipe your tears.
Please understand my child,
Things may be hard for just a little while.
I know that now you can't see why
But it's all for your good, because you're mine.
Because it's you that I adore,
It's what I chose you for.
You need to understand
This is all in My plan.
He won't be there when you cry,
But lift up your eyes,
I can't afford to not be near,
The price is paid for all your tears.
