American Old Time Song Lyrics: 32 Lullaby Baby Dear
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 32
LULLABY, BABY DEAR
Copyright, 1887, by T. B. Harms & Co.
Words by J. Van Loan. Music by Harry Pepper.
From the little rosy lips, list to her evening prayer.
Now I lay me down to sleep, saith the dear one so fair;
Tiny hands so soft and white, folded so saintly and meek;
Oh, gentle rays of evening light, softly fall on her cheek;
Oh, gentle rays of evening light, softly fall on her cheek.
Lullaby, baby dear, lullaby, baby dear.
Sleep, my darling little one, cling to thy fond mother's breast,
Weary have thy footsteps run, lay thy dear head to rest.
Angels guard thee in thy sleep, till the morning light;
Oh, Lord, I pray thee her soul to keep until the morning light,
Oh, Lord, I pray thee her soul to keep until the morning light.
Lullaby, baby dear, lullaby, baby dear.