Note: Original key is 1/2 step higher (G#)

   Intro: G-C-; (3x)
          G pause

        C                          G-C-G-C-
   When I look into those bright eyes
        C                        G-C-G-C-
   So young, always so ready to run
        C           Bm                Em
   Then I see your change when fun subsides
            Bm              C
   And new colors start to arise
            A7
   There's a hidden picture
          D
   That wasn't seen outside

               Refrain
            G          C
   When you run, don't tire
            G         C
   Keep on reaching, higher
          G         D/F#       Em
   Even (when/if) the pain and trouble 
               C        D
   Bring you down sometimes
           G         C
   I will see you through
           G         D/F#      Em
   I'm forever right here with you
           G        D/F# 
   Even (when/if) you feel 
        Em              C  D
   You don't need me around 
  
               Chorus1
                   Am7       G
   I will be your friend, forever
                   C          Em
   I will be your one, big brother
               Am7      G
   Even when I see you fall
                     D
   I will be your father
                     G-Am-Cm-G
   When I hear you call

          C                               G-C-G-C-
   Don't cry, this is not the end nor goodbye
         C                                   G-C-Am-Em-
   But begin, to know I'm with you 'til the end
                 C
   And when you pray
           Bm                 Em
   I will hear every word you say
          Bm                    C
   And so with all my promises made
        A7
   For one like you
            D
   Someone who's especially made

   (Repeat Refrain)

               Chorus2
                   Am7       G
   I will be your friend, forever
                   C          Em
   I will be your one, big brother
               Am7      G
   Even when I see you fall
                     D     G
   I will be your father, yeah

                   Am7       D
   I will be your friend, forever
          G   D/F#       Em
   I will be your big brother
               Am7      G
   Even when I see you fall
                     D  pause
   I will be your father
          Em               C
   Be your friend, your brother
           D         G-C
   When I hear you call
                       G-C
   Lift you when you fall
                     G
   When I hear you call