Nicholas, our firstborn son,

You bore your daddy’s name.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

The two of you looked just the same.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

You were wanted so very much.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

How I long for you to touch.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

We will remember you always.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

We’ve had lots of sad days.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

It's been eleven years since your death.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

I remember your very first breath.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

I know just where you are.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

You are a shining star.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

You can sing me a heavenly song.

Nicholas, our firstborn son,

I’ll see you before long.