(Glitter Raven) [Verse 1 — playful voice] If I hear a noise beneath the bed, it’s a toy that woke and bumped its head. If I see a shadow on the pane, it’s my coat that wandered off again. If the mirror’s dark and deep, it’s a monster that just fell asleep. If the wardrobe creaks at night, it’s a ghost that snored and lost its light. If the door is left ajar, wind comes in with soapy air. And the stain up on the ceiling only wants a cotton hug to share. [Chorus — sung by children, with claps] Raven, raven, come to me, watch over me, I want to sleep. Raven, raven, black and true, if you move your wings, I’ll give this pretty bell to you. Shine, shine, shiny thing, protect me, brave raven, sing. Raven, raven, come to me, watch over me, I’m about to sleep. (Caw, caw, caw) [Verse 2 — sung] The raven’s shadow on the tree, guards my dreams, I hug my pillow tight. He doesn’t ask for diamonds or for gold: he likes marbles and shiny things to hold. One shiny thing for the noise, one for the shade, one for the door, one for the rug. I give him the sparkles, and at last I can dream, because the brave raven watches over me. [Bridge — whispered, slow, with laughter] [Children's choir] If you don’t have a marble, [Child voice solo] give him a button. [Children's choir] If you don’t have a button, [Child voice solo] give him a coin. [Children's choir] If you don’t have a coin, [Child voice solo] give him a bracelet. Caw pssss [Child voice solo] But don’t give him a hug, or he’ll peck your arm. (Caw, caw, caw!) [Final chorus — all children] Raven, raven, come to me, watch over me, I want to sleep. Raven, raven, black and true, if you move your wings, I’ll give a pretty bell to you. Shine, shine, shiny thing, protect me, brave raven, sing. Raven, raven, come to me, watch over me… I’m going to sleep. [Murmur] Caw, caw, caw [Outro — whispered, sweet childlike, with a caw] ...Look. On the branch. The raven. ...He’s watching us. ...He winks at us. (silence, caw) goo to sleep ...Good night.
