When I was young, and my soul so cheerful No troubles yet, and my heart burden-free I wasn’t still and danced there in reliance That you would come and laugh awhile with me. In my life, you spared me cold and hunger Grandparents said that you and they loved me But when need came, and I began to tumble You turned away and held back silently. You raised me up So I could roll down mountains You raised me up To drop in storming seas I am safe when I stay off your shoulders You raised me up And then let go of me.