My child will forgive me
For raising her poor
And for taking her out of the school
My child will forgive me
For not doing more
To protect her from men who are cruel
And my child will forgive me
For closing my eyes
To the dangers of growing too fast
My child will forgive me
With tears in her eyes
When we're reunited at last
My child will be safe
In the arms of the Lord
And as pure as the day of her birth
My child will be cozied
And blessed and adored
'Cause she never could be here on earth
And my child will be watching
Giving me faith
In a future that's golden and new
My Mary will teach me
To open my heart
And so, I forgive you, Jew