Steve Earle - Nothing but a Child lyrics

Once upon a time in a far off land
Wise men saw a sign and
Set out across the sand
Songs of praise to sing
They traveled day and night
And precious gifts to bring
Guided by the light
They chased a brand new star
Ever towards the west
Across the mountains far
But when they came to rest
They scarce believed their eyes
They'd come so many miles
And this miracle they prized was
Nothing but a child

And nothing but a child could
Wash those tears away
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
And nothing but a child could
Help erase those miles
So once again we all can
Be children for a while

Now all around the world
In every little town
Every day is heard a precious little sound
And every mother kind and every father proud
Looks down in awes to
Find another chance allowed

Nothing but a little baby
Nothing but a child