It will be a wonderful honor

Just to take care of you

At your birth, you inspired

Me to do what I do

When my days turn to night

And my night close in

You gave me a sign

Called Benjamin, Benjamin

And if I ever lose sight

Of all the good that you've been

May my eyes rest upon

My son Benjamin

Seven pounds and six ounces

Chocolate just like me, oh, yes, he is

Chose to lay his foundation

Which is God and Black history

So, when his days turn to night

And his night closes in

He can follow the sign

My son Benjamin, Benjamin

And if he ever lose sight

Of all the good that God's been

Someone play him this song

Called Benjamin

When my day turns to night

Oh, and my night closes in

I remember the sign

My son Benjamin, Benjamin

And if I ever lose sight

Of all the good that God's been

May my eyes rest upon

My son, Benjamin