Careful the things you say
Children will listen
Careful the things you do
Children will see and learn

Children may not obey, but children will listen
Children will look to you for which way to turn
Co learn what to be
Careful before you say: Listen to me
Children will listen

Careful the wish you make
Wishes are children
Careful the path they take
Wishes come true, not free

Careful the spell you cast
Not just on children
Sometimes the spell may last
Past what you can see
And turn against you
Careful the tale you tell
That is the spell
Children will listen

Children will listen

Oh, guide them that step away
Children will glisten temple with what is true
And children will turn, if just to be free
Careful before you say: Listen to me
Children will listen