I'M Here

The lightning flashed
The thunder roared
And woke me from a dream
I opened my eyes
Afraid of the dark
And all that I could not see

Into the night I cried out in fright
Oh mama I'm so scared
Come and hold me in your arms
Protect me from what's out there

She said I'm right here beside you
You've nothing to fear
It's only a storm and
Soon the skies will be clear
So close your eyes
And drift off to sleep
Right by your side is where I'll be
As long as you need me
I'm here

In a hospital room
She lay in the dark
Thirty years come and gone
Slipping away
With every breath
Desperately holding on

Into the night she cried out in fright
Oh son I'm so scared
Come and hold me 'cause I don't know
What's waiting for me out there

I said I'm right here beside you
You've nothing to fear
It's only the dark and
Soon the way will be clear
So close your eyes
And drift off to sleep
Right by your side is where I'll be
As long as you need me
I'm here
As long as you need me
I'm here