(Whispered) Hush now, little one
Yeah, close your eyes
The sun is sinking low behind the Georgia pines
The shadows stretch across the yard in crooked lines
I’ve put the tractor up and the day is finally through
And all I wanna do is come and sit right here with you
The fireflies are dancing in the tall grass by the fence
Life gets loud out there but here it’s making sense
So rest your heavy head upon your daddy’s knee
There’s nowhere else in this whole world I’d rather be
Sleep tight, my darling, let the stars watch over you
The moon is hanging silver in the deep and velvet blue
The crickets hum a melody, the wind is whispering low
I’ll hold you through the darkness, that’s the only truth I know
Sleep tight, my darling, dream of fields of golden grain
I’m right here beside you, until you wake again
The old screen door is creaking just a little in the breeze
A gentle kind of music blowing through the sycamore trees
Your mama’s in the kitchen putting china on the shelf
Sometimes I look at you and I have to pinch myself
That you’re the little miracle we prayed for every night
A tiny piece of heaven bathed in porch light soft and white
So drift away to meadows where the clover’s blooming sweet
Where the worries of tomorrow can’t reach your tiny feet
Sleep tight, my darling, let the stars watch over you
The moon is hanging silver in the deep and velvet blue
The crickets hum a melody, the wind is whispering low
I’ll hold you through the darkness, that’s the only truth I know
Sleep tight, my darling, dream of fields of golden grain
I’m right here beside you, until you wake again
And when the morning sunshine paints the valley gold and bright
You’ll wake up to the promise of a brand new shining light
But for now, the embers glow, and the world is calm and still
Everything is peaceful on this little quiet hill
Lord have mercy, what a blessing you have been
(Whoo!) I’ll be here to catch you every time you begin
So close your eyes, my angel, wrap yourself in dreams
Life is flowing steady like the little mountain streams
I’m watching over every breath, I’m listening to the sound
Of nothing but the silence on this holy piece of ground
That’s right, you’re safe and sound, anchored in my love
With all the blessings raining from the heavens up above
Sleep tight, my darling, let the stars watch over you
The moon is hanging silver in the deep and velvet blue
The crickets hum a melody, the wind is whispering low
I’ll hold you through the darkness, that’s the only truth I know
Sleep tight, my darling, dream of fields of golden grain
I’m right here beside you, until you wake again
Sleep tight, my darling
Until the morning light
Everything is calm, everything is right
(Hey y'all, just rest now)
Sleep tight, my darling.