Lyrics
Verse 1
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
There's a Father up above, looking down in love,
So be careful little eyes, what you see.
Verse 2
Be careful little ears what you hear
Oh, be careful little ears, what you hear.
There's a Father up above, looking down in Love,
So be careful little ears, what you hear.
Verse 3
Be careful little mouth what you say
Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little mouth, what you say.
Verse 4
Be careful little hands, what you touch
Oh, be careful little hands, what you touch.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little hands, what you touch.
Verse 5
Be careful little feet, where you go
Oh, be careful little feet, what you go.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little feet, what you go.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Be Careful Little Eyes What You See” by Cedarmont Kids is a children’s action song that moves through the body, one part at a time. Each verse asks the eyes what they see, the ears what they hear, the mouth what it says, the hands what they touch and the feet where they go. Every verse ends with the reason: a Father up above is looking down in love.
The repeated pattern makes it easy for a child to learn and to act out. The care it asks for is framed by love instead of fear, since the watching Father is described as tender. A parent or teacher can use each verse to talk about choices the child makes during the day.
The themes are close to Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:23-27 and Psalm 139:1-3, which speak of guarding what the eyes look at, watching one’s steps, and God knowing all one’s ways. The song is short, rhythmic and made for children singing together.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 101:3 I will set nothing wicked before my eyes
- Proverbs 4:23-27 Guard the heart and watch where the feet go
- Psalm 139:1-3 The Lord knows my ways