Oh-whoa, oh, whoa, yeah

Softly now the evening falls
The house is still, a fire glows
I tiptoe gently down the hall
Watch them sleeping there
In the fading embers of this day
I think of all the many ways
That You were here with us today
And I say a prayer, goodnight

For faces like a soft surprise
For talks of toys and excited cries
And the promise of those tender cries
I say a prayer, a grateful prayer tonight

In a father's strong but loving hands
For patience when I don't understand
And for this place to rest my feet again
I want to thank You
For family prayers and evening meals
For hopes and hugs and knees that heal
For all these wonders that I feel
When I'm holding them, I thank You again

For the dreams a man and wife can share
For the home You've trusted to our care
For the love that we know will always be there
I say a prayer, a grateful prayer
I pray this prayer, goodnight
Oh, goodnight