Caleb Riley, Precious Angel for Caleb Riley Perkins, 6 months old
Caleb is a happy boy who loves to get his kisses
He laughs when Tata swings him high and calls him “Missah, missah”
“Mister Riley,” as he’s often known, is cutting brand-new choppers
He likes to chew on his Nana’s chin and never, never stop-ah
Refrain:
Caleb Riley, what would we do without you?
Precious Angel, this song is all about you
Caleb may mean “warrior” but this baby wouldn’t hurt a flea-ah
He’s full of smiles, burps and squeals, content as he can be-ah
He’ll grunt and make a mighty noise – you know what gift he’s leaving
The smell confirms what we all knew – what a package we’re receiving (Refrain)
Uncle Bobby likes to hold his “handsome, handsome boy”
He bounces Caleb on his knee and sings to him with joy
Aunt Melanie thinks he’s beautiful; she loves those almond eyes
Caleb has a knowing look – he’s young but he is wise
(Refrain)
All the aunts from Arizona are glad to meet this fellow
Veronica, Bea Bea, Emily, too – he turns their hearts to jello
Many other people love young Caleb, don’t you know?
But we can’t sing forever, so we’ll have to let you go
(Refrain 2x)
W/M by Emily Flathers
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