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