Bernadette Peters, Pamela Winslow - Stay With Me Lyrics

What did I clearly say?
Children should listen
No, no, please
What were you not to do?
Children must see
No!
And learn

Why could you not obey?
Children should listen
What have I been to you?
What would you have me be?
Handsome, like a Prince?

Ah, but I am old
I am ugly
I embarrass you
No
You are ashamed of me
No!
You are ashamed
You don't understand

It was lonely atop that tower
I was not company enough?
I am no longer a child, I wish to see the world

Don't you know what's out there in the world
Someone has to shield you from the world
Stay with me

Princes wait there in the world, it's true
Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too
Stay at home
I am home

Who out there could love you more than I?
What out there that I cannot supply?
Stay with me

Stay with me
The world is dark and wild
Stay a child while you can be a child
With me