Lay down 

Your sweet and weary head 

Night is falling 

You have come to journey's end 

Sleep now 

And dream of the ones who came before 

They are calling 

From across the distant shore 



Why do you weep? 

What are these tears upon your face? 

Soon you will see 

All of your fears will pass away 

Safe in my arms 

You're only sleeping 



What can you see 

On the horizon? 

Why do the white gulls call? 

Across the sea 

A pale moon rises 

The ships have come 

To carry you home 



And all will turn to silver glass 

A light on the water 

All souls pass 



Hope fades 

Into the world of night 

Through shadows falling 

Out of memory and time 

Don't say 

We have come now to the end 

White shores are calling 

You and I will meet again 

And you'll be here in my arms 

Just sleeping 



What can you see 

On the horizon? 

Why do the white gulls call? 

Across the sea 

A pale moon rises 

The ships have come 

To carry you home 



And all will turn to silver glass 

A light on the water 

Grey ships pass 

Into the West