What a friend, what a pal
Only now I can see
How you dreamed and you planned all for me
I never knew
What a mother goes through
There's nothing that you didn't do
Pal of my cradle days
I've needed you always
Since I was a baby upon your knee
You sacrificed everything for me
I stole the gold from your hair
I put the silver threads there
I don't know any way
I could ever repay
Pal of my cradle days
Latest friend, dearest pal
It was me who caused you
Every sorrow and heartache you knew
Your face so fair
I have wrinkled with care
I placed every line that is there
Pal of my cradle days
I've needed you always
Since I was a baby upon your knee
You sacrificed everything for me
I stole the gold from your hair
I put the silver threads there
I don't know any way
I could ever repay
Pal of my cradle days
