Have Mercy on Him Now

Have some faith pass it down
Let him know the way back is easily found

When he's ready he'll come around

Shine a light and show him how
He needs it more than ever right about now

And at least one foot on the ground

There's no way of knowing how much one heart can hold

How long it lasts in the wilderness out on its own

Stop letting him down
Have mercy on him now

It's not that easy it's bittersweet

Having to watch him out there finding his feet

Seeing him cut his own teeth

Keep it simple keep it straight
All the pitches right up and over the plate

And even give him a break

Shadow people all eyes and all smoke

Changing their bodies out like they were coats

Don't know why but you won't

Have mercy on him now

You're not giving that much hope

Hardly even a little bit of rope

And doing it just when it matters the most

Even a dog knows a stumble from a kick

His own reflection in the water he drinks

He's not fooled if that's what you think

Anyway anyhow have mercy on him now