[Verse 1] Papa, stay a little while Pull the quilt up to my chin I been brave all afternoon Now the night is creeping in My eyes are heavy stones My feet are slow to go Sing the little song you know Rock me soft and low [Pre-Chorus] When the shadows touch my wall I get small, I get small Hold my hand till I can fall I can fall, I can fall [Chorus] Papa, put me to sleep tonight (put me to sleep tonight) Hold me close till the morning light (till the morning light) Papa, sing me soft and slow (soft and slow) Till my dreams begin to glow (begin to glow) [Verse 2] Tell me how the moon can swim Tell me how the stars get dim If I wake before the dawn Will you still be right here on? Close the door, turn down the day Keep the bad thoughts far away If I drift off in your song I will not be gone too long [Pre-Chorus] When the shadows touch my wall I get small, I get small Hold my hand till I can fall I can fall, I can fall [Chorus] Papa, put me to sleep tonight (put me to sleep tonight) Hold me close till the morning light (till the morning light) Papa, sing me soft and slow (soft and slow) Till my dreams begin to glow (begin to glow) [Bridge] If the dark gets loud again You can hush it like a friend Lean me into your heartbeat Let it carry me [Final Chorus] Papa, put me to sleep tonight (put me to sleep tonight) Hold me close till the morning light (till the morning light) Papa, sing me soft and slow (soft and slow) Till my dreams begin to glow (begin to glow) Papa, put me to sleep tonight (put me to sleep tonight)
