Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down and wish for light Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down in lullabies Tie the present to the past Let tomorrows longing last Growing younger day by day Flowing wonder hear us pray Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down and wish for light Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down in lullabies No decisions to be made All your stories shall be saved Silent hunger in your chest Slowly slumber into rest Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down and wish for light Lay down Lay down Lay down, sweet child Lay down in lullabies