It was pouring rain on a Saturday And kid brother ran through the door Hed just turned five years old and he wore his own Mini-football outfit from the toy store Hed been watchin TV - but his favorite team Had taken a loss on the football field Saw his heroes fall, started crying and all I couldnt figure out the big deal But I said Hey Little Man Dont cry little man You dont have to worry about these things Your world wont be lost cuz of your sad feelings Hey Little Man Its all in the plan And tears will not bring any harm But for now youll be safe in my arms My Little Man It was Friday night, and I saw a light From kid brothers room up ahead Hed just turned ten years old - and he wore his own Pee-wee football outfit even to bed He was down on his knees and he prayed for his team And maybe just once he would carry the ball He started to cry, left me wondering why I didnt understand it at all I whispered Hey Little Man Dont cry Little Man You dont have to worry about these things The game wont be lost cuz youve got these feelings Hey Little Man Its all in the plan Let your prayrs and dreams fill your head Til then youll be safe in this bed My Little Man It was pouring rain on a Saturday And kid brother came round to me
Hed just turned eighteen years old and he wore his own High school football outfit from the town league He was recruited and seen by his favorite team Im sure they could see the fire in his eyes But he started to cry when he told me goodbye I didnt even understand why And I thought Hey Little Man Dont cry Little Man You dont have to worry about these things The world can be yours if you keep believin Hey Little Man Just follow His Plan And pray for the life of your dreams Little brother you always will be My Little Man It was pouring rain on a Saturday And kid brother was there on TV Hed just turned twenty years old and he wore his own Real football outfit from the big leagues Hes now living the dream - with his favorite team And Dad and I cheer when he runs with the ball When he scores with a smile - he looks up to the sky Im finally understanding it all And I say Hey Little Man Youre now a big man You no longer worry about these things The world now is yours cuz you lived believin Hey Little Man Your prayer will stand And your fifteen-year dream is at hand Now a boy has the life that he planned My Little Man Now a boy has the life that he planned My Little Man