You know my baby's got the blues
And I don't know what to do
I don't know what to say
Should I go away
And pray for her sorrow'

She sits there all alone
As silent as a stone
And I don't know how to help
Should I keep it to myself
And wait for tomorrow'

And if I knew how to reach her where the waters run deep
I would give her the words that would help her to sleep

Baby's been strong
But maybe for too long
She tries too hard to hide
The mystery inside
But it cuts to the marrow

And if I knew what was missing, if I knew what was best
I would give her the peace that would help her to rest

At night she lays in bed
With secrets in her head
With pain too deep for words
And nothing can be heard
But the sound of her breathing

Mercies and angels up above
Heaven please help the one I love
Guide the direction that she goes
Watch every step, each living stone
Please let her know she's not alone
Give her the strength to trust in everything she knows

I've stayed up late at night
My head bowed in the light
And what I think at last
Is the problems in her past
Are the reason she's leaving

And if I knew how to reach her where the waters run deep
She wouldn't have the blues
She wouldn't have the blues
You know my baby's got the blues
And I don't know what to do

If she goes away
Should I try and make her stay
'Til her night becomes day'
And this deep sadness blows away
'Cause Heaven knows my heart is confused
'Cause my baby's got the blues...