You've never been away from the sea, child
You're gonna need a helping hand
A fish has got to learn to swim on land!
Walk with me, little girl
Don't you be afraid
Follow me, little girl
Let me be your guide
A pretty thing like you
Will need a thing or two
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
Oh
Down the road, little girl
You may lose your way
All alone in a world
That may seem too wide
But sit on Mama's lap
And I will draw a map
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
I'll provide you
Moss!
To soften the road
Rocks!
To sit on!
Trees!
To sleep underneath!
Sand
Fun for your toes
Plantain!
To fill up your belly
Breeze!
To fan your face
Grass!
For making your bed
Mosquitoes?!
Ha!
Bugs will bite little girl
And the night will fall
All alone in the dark
You'll be terrified
But you will make it through
'Cause I am liking you!
And whatever you need Mama will provide!
Oh
Walk with me, little girl
And I'll take you far
Round each bend, little friend
I'll be by your side
That's what a Mama's worth
To give her child the earth!
And whatever you need
Mama will
Provide!
