Now be on your way
I'll be right behind you
you can hear me say
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     so goodnight now-
     he is waiting.
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     say your prayers now-
     he is waiting.
Thought you'd live forever
thought you'd never die
I am so familiar
with each lonely cry
Oh baby don't cry
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     so goodnight now,
     he is waiting.
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     say your prayers now,
     he is waiting.
Thought you'd live forever
thought you'd change your mind
oh, when you get to heaven
tell me what you find
Peace of mind, I hope.
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     so goodnight now,
     he is waiting.
     Sleep, close your eyes,
     say your prayers now,
     oh I'll be waiting.
     Say goodnight
     you're not forsaken
     say goodnight