Now I lay me down to sleep,
Under the stars that heaven keeps
To guide me safely through the night,
The sun to wake me with her morning light.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
thoughts of you throughout my dreams
an angel to watch me through the night,
And keep me safe in warm delight
Now I lay me down to sleep,
on my mattress so firm and deep
window open to that starry night,
The birds will wake me with their songs so bright
Now I lay me down to sleep
my cat gently purring at my feet
The moon he smiles upon the sight
of man and beast at rest tonight
Now I lay me down to sleep,
forgotten worries, remembered peace
Until the birth of one more day
when again the world will prey
on my soul
