Is this the boy I raised Is this the son I knew Is this the one I loved Why can't they love Him too What has my son ever done to you Has he caused you some pain As I recall all He's shown is love Why can't you show Him the same This is the boy I raised (this is the boy I raised) This is the son I knew (this is the son I knew) This is the one I've loved (this is the one I've loved) Why can't they love Him too Oh what can I do, my son Why can't they see what I know Is this the way it must be Is this the way you must go (is this the way you must go) I'd gladly die in your place If I could save you some pain But I can see in your face My death would not be the same You are the boy I raised You are the son I knew You are the one I've loved Why can't they love You too