New-born babe Don't know nothing 'bout the ways of the world Or astronauts upon the moon, or witches on brooms New-born babe Don't know nothing 'bout the politics of people Or chess pieces, or old churches You just know your mother New-born babe Don't know nothing 'bout the way it's gonna be Or clown faces or masterpieces Or love affairs or rocking chairs I see you sleeping away, getting older every day New-born babe Don't know nothing 'bout the way it's gonna be Or clown faces or masterpieces Or love affairs or rocking chairs I see you sleeping away Oh, you're getting older every day