The Innocence of Babies is a tender reflection on purity, love, and the way we shape the next generation. Originally written as a poem in 1976 by George S. Chandler — just a year after his niece Donna (Dean's sister) was born — it’s now reimagined in a timeless Sinatra-style ballad. With a nostalgic Godfather-era swing, the song flows like a lullaby for a world that’s lost its innocence but still remembers what it means to care.

Orchestral strings, soft piano, and warm horns frame the vocal — smooth, cinematic, and filled with heart. It’s a song that reminds us of the beauty in simplicity, and the quiet truth that children learn from the world we show them.

A collaboration between George S. Chandler & Dean R. Chandler — honouring the past, through music that never ages.

THE INNOCENCE OF BABIES

[Verse 1]
The innocence of babies
Is a wonder to behold
It seems such a pity
That they must grow old

[Verse 2]
Look at that little girl
What will be her life?
Hope that she grows up to be
Someone’s happy wife

[Pre-chorus]
Look at that baby boy
So fast asleep
He’s trusting in you, you know
His future to keep

[Chorus]
Look at those infants
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today

[Verse 3]
School is over
Listen to them cheer
Hand in hand as they walk home
No colour problems here

[Verse 4]
But as they grow older
What will they be?
It’s no use blaming them, you know
They copy you and me

[Pre-chorus]
Look at the little girl
As her first baby cries
Look at the love
That’s there in her eyes

[Chorus] 
Look at those children
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today
Oh, look at those children
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today

[Instrumental]

[Outro spoken]
The innocence of babies
Is a wonder to behold
It seems such a pity
That they must grow old
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The ballad opens with a sparse solo piano motif, delicate and expressive. Soft strings gently join, layering lush harmonies beneath the melody. Light woodwinds—flute and clarinet—add warmth in countermelodies. Arrangements remain transparent, with subtle dynamic swells, ideal for tender vocal or spoken lines.
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[Verse 1]
The innocence of babies
Is a wonder to behold
It seems such a pity
That they must grow old

[Verse 2]
Look at that little girl
What will be her life?
Hope that she grows up to be
Someone’s happy wife

[Pre-chorus]
Look at that baby boy
So fast asleep
He’s trusting in you, you know
His future to keep

[Chorus]
Look at those infants
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today

[Verse 3]
School is over
Listen to them cheer
Hand in hand as they walk home
No colour problems here

[Verse 4]
But as they grow older
What will they be?
It’s no use blaming them, you know
They copy you and me

[Pre-chorus]
Look at the little girl
As her first baby cries
Look at the love
That’s there in her eyes

[Chorus] 
Look at those children
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today
Oh, look at those children
How they laugh and play
Wish the rest of their lives
Could be like today

[Instrumental]

[Outro spoken]
The innocence of babies
Is a wonder to behold
It seems such a pity
That they must grow old

George S. Chandler (1976)

The Innocence of Babies

About

I’m Dean R. Chandler — a London based songwriter, recording artist, and storyteller. My music is rooted in a lifelong search for meaning, weaving together themes of love, loss, faith, alien contact, and humanity’s future.

My upcoming double concept album Human Odyssey (set for release in January 2027) is the culmination of decades of writing and reflection. It’s a narrative journey that begins with a search for God and ends with an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence — exploring not only what it means to be human, but also where we might be heading as a species. Musically, it draws inspiration from the epic storytelling of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, the synth-driven edge of Gary Numan, and the emotional depth of artists like Tori Amos and Chris de Burgh.

I previously released Time Machine – Reflecting Shattered Dreams (2014) and continue to revisit my archive of songs written across 35 years, reimagining them with today’s tools and sounds. Some pieces remain intimate and acoustic, while others expand into dark rock, industrial, or orchestral landscapes — but all are connected by a focus on emotional honesty and cinematic storytelling.

Beyond music, I’m fascinated by the intersection of creativity and technology. I’ve been experimenting with AI-driven composition and production to bring old demos to life and to spark entirely new works. For me, these tools are not replacements for human artistry but extensions of it — ways of unlocking stories and emotions that otherwise might have remained hidden.

At its heart, my work is about connection: to the past, to the future, and to the unseen mysteries of existence. Music, for me, isn’t just entertainment — it’s a chronicle of transformation, a conversation between spirit, science, and sound.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-r-chandler-b19715382/
www.deanrchandler.co.uk