[Verse 1]
Even when the child is bad you know you can't complain
And even when they do you wrong, you love them just the same
When you look them in the eye, it's very plain to see
You're staring in the eyes of a child that you used to be

[Chorus]
If you love them then show them
You give them what you owe them
But whatever you do
Don't lie
Don't lie

[Verse 2]
Right before you eyes, all grown up and gone away
And it all depends on you if they are gonna stay

[Chorus]
If you love them then show them
You give them what you owe them
But whatever you do
Don't lie

[Outro]
If you don't listen, you lose them
You can choose you or choose them
But whatever you do
Don't lie
Don't lie