Precious little children-what can I do? Someday they'll remember-what I told you Did it together just you and me Without a man in this family I didn't raise them-it's you they love They will remember the things you've done Sometimes I felt that I've lost my mind Things didn't work out the way we planned And when they grow up and they make good They will repay what I owe to- You'll-be taken care of And they'll-remember you- Precious little children On that you can be sure You-will never want for more When they grow up they'll be kind and smart And you will see that they'll all go far I haven't long but I know it's true These little ones owe a lot to- You'll-be taken care of And they'll-remember you- Precious little children On that you can be sure You-will never want for more You'll be taken care of-they'll remember you Someday they will give you-things I never could You'll be taken care of-on that you can be sure If there's any justice in this world you'll never want for more Someday-I promise you Remember-what I say is true Someday-I promise you Remember-what I say is true