For Heaven's Sake

We thought the baby was the answer

To keep us happy in our world

Our prayers were answered with the darling baby girl

And we named her Heaven, but a child's not all it takes

But I'll stay and I'll stay for heaven's sake.



You often send me roses and kiss me when you leave home

And you pick out my shirt and tie like nothing's ever wrong

But we're only fooling Heaven, we can't make a mistake

I won't leave you, I'll see it through for Heaven's sake.



Christmas trees and make believe for Heaven's sake

Ginger mint and let's pretent if that's what it takes

Evening prayers and pigtails,

Teddy bears and wishing wells for Heaven's sake.



Rollerskates and skinned up knee and dirty face

I kiss her hurt until her tears are all erased

Baby dolls and your high heels

Lollipops before her meal for Heaven's sake...