Oh sleep it is a gentle thing,
Beloved from pole to pole,
It knits the raveled sleeve of care,
Brings comfort to my soul.

Chorus:
Sleep, come on by,
Close my fretful weary eye.
Sink me in a dreamless deep, sleep.

I offer you no capsule bait,
No cordial, no rum,
I offer you my heart and mind
And pray for you to come.

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The daytime with its jangle sounds,
It has me in its bands,
Now loose me from that bondage
With your cool and gentle hands.

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Your sister, Night, is at the gates,
The street won't let her in,
It stares at her with neon eyes,
Her time cannot begin.

(Chorus)

I hang my cradle on the stars,
I tune me to their song,
I am your own and special child,
To you I still belong.

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