Goodnight Children Everywhere

Sleepy little eyes in a sleepy little head,

Sleepy time is drawing near.

In a little while you'll be tucked up in your bed,

Here's a song for baby dear.

Goodnight children ev'rywhere,

Your Mama thinks of you tonight.

Lay your head upon your pillow,

Don't be afraid or a weeping willow.

Close your eyes and say a prayer,

And surely you can find a kiss to spare,

And though you're far away,

She's with you night and day,

Goodnight children ev'rywhere.

Soon the moon will rise and caress you with its beams,

While the shadows softly creep.

With a happy smile, you'll be wrapp'd up in your dreams,

Baby will be fast asleep.

Goodnight children ev'rywhere ...

Tender thoughts for Evacuated Children during the war years, when many were taken to safer areas and often billeted with strangers

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