You lie over there in a bed with iron rails
   Like a frightened child in the cold light, so frail
   Things were going so well,just rolling along
   Now, just when you think you got it all made,
   You think it's all gone
  
   China Doll, I've got something for you
   A few good words, a hand to help you get through
   May not be much, but now it's all that I can do
   Lay down your weary head
   Do whatever you gotta do
  
   Put on your strong face when they're in the room
   Can't show signs of weakness; an unspoken rule
   Put on your strong face, act like nothing's wrong
   We can be so helpless, helpless and so strong
  
   China Doll, I've got something for you
   A few good words, a hand to help you get through
   May not be much, but now it's all that I can do
   To ease your worried mind
   Do something to get through
  
   We bend and break, so fragile, it's true
   I say everything'll be alright but I don't have a clue
   They say faith is a crutch, well whatever works for you
   In a world where you never know
   I'll be there for you,
   I'll be there for you...
  
   China Doll, I've got something for you
   A few good words, a hand to help you get through
   May not be much, but now it's all that I can do
   Lay down your weary head
   Do whatever you gotta do