C. July 27, 1987. Mark Stanton Welch

Yesterday I heard my daddy talkin proud to Uncle John

That I could add subtract and multiply like I was 21

But I'm only seven

And Daddy I don't care at all

You know I do it all to make you happy

And mommy loves to see me doin things all by myself

She scolds her little man when I dare to ask for help

I'm only seven

But mommy I can't do it all

I only act this strong to make you happy

You can dress me in your grown up clothes

Pretend that I'm a man

Teach me all the things you longed to learn

But please remember that
I'm only seven

And listen to me when I say

I just want to be a child

Just wanna let my soul run wild and free

I'll grow up when I can

Please remember I'm a child

And teacher makes me sit there keeps me out of wonderland
Feeds me words at such a rapid pace how can I understand
I'm only seven
But teacher I'll be good for you

I'll do the things you say to keep you happy

Last night on the TV saw so many people die

I'm afraid to fall asleep at night I don't want to die

I'm only seven

And nobody wants to talk to me

So I keep my fears inside to make them happy

CHORUS

In the cover of the darkness I dream futures I might see
People innocent like children no bombs or threats to me
I'm only seven

And my mom and dad they listen and they loved me like a child
That made me happy