That Little Chap of Mine

To feel his little hand in mine, so clinging and so warm,

To know he thinks me strong enough to keep him safe from harm;

     To see his simple faith in all that I can say or do,

     It sort of shames a fellow but it makes him better too;

And I am trying hard to be the man he fancies me to be,

Because I have this chap at home who thinks the world of me.

     I would not disappoint his trust for anything on earth,

     Nor let him know how little I just naturally am worth.

But after all, it's easier that brighter road to climb,

With the little hands behind me to push me all the time.

     And I reckon I'm a better man than what I used to be,

     Because I have this chap at home who thinks the world o' me.

                  (author unknown)