Cat Stevens Father Album `back To Earth` Lyrics

Father   Album `back To Earth` Lyrics

Father oh Father 

 hear me if you can 

 is it true what they say 

 that life is a dream 

 i don't understand 

 the things that make rain in my eyes 

 are they real or are they lies 

  

 you know i hear so much about you now 

 i'd give anything 

 to go on a little boat with you 

 talk about the scheme of things 

 on a little boat with you 

  

 Father oh Father 

 guide me if you can 

 or give me the chance to follow you home 

 i am your son but i wish i knew you 

 when you were young 

 were you lonely as a boy 

  

 you know i'd give so much to see you now 

 i'd go anywhere 

 pick a little stick and walk with you 

 talk about the scheme of things 

 on a short walk with you 

  

 Father oh Father 

 you give me just a little hope 

 i feel something out there reaching for me 

 well here i am 

 won't you take me with you 

 out of this maze 

 and away from this place 

  

 because it gets so cold and lonely here 

 i'll do anything 

 to sit on a little rock with you 

 talk about the scheme of things 

 on a small rock with you 

  

 show me show me show me the way 

 before they grind me down 

 and bleach me grey 

 send me power not to be afraid 

 and when i close my eyes 

 let me see you once in the light 

  

 Father oh Father 

 heal me if you can 

 is it true what they say 

 that life is a dream