Good Night
The Beatles Lyrics
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Good night sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me (dream sweet)
Dream sweet dreams for you
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night sleep tight
Now the moon begins to shine
Good night sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me (dream sweet)
Dream sweet dreams for you
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me (dream sweet)
Dream sweet dreams for you
Good night
Good night everybody
Everybody, everywhere
Good night
The Beatles' song "Good Night" is a soothing lullaby intended for children, sung by Ringo Starr. The song expresses a reassuring message to listeners, reminding them to "sleep tight" and to "dream sweet dreams" for the night. The lyrics describe the end of the day with the sun turning off its light, and the moon beginning to shine overhead. The repetition of the phrase "close your eyes and I'll close mine" creates a sense of intimacy and trust, while the repetition of "dream sweet dreams for me" emphasizes the importance of rest and relaxation for both singer and listener.
The song was written by John Lennon as a way to say goodnight to his son, Julian. The Beatles had been discussing the idea of writing a lullaby for their upcoming album, and Lennon took the opportunity to write a song for his beloved son. The melody, however, was written by Paul McCartney, who initially disliked the idea of recording it. McCartney was eventually persuaded, and the song became the final track on their self-titled album, also known as "The White Album."
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to say good night
It is now the appropriate time to bid farewell
Good night sleep tight
Have a peaceful and restful night
Now the sun turns out his light
The day has ended as the sun retreats
Dream sweet dreams for me (dream sweet)
Wish for pleasant dreams to come my way
Dream sweet dreams for you
Similarly, may you also have sweet dreams
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Let's both shut our eyes to sleep
Now the moon begins to shine
As the sun sets, the moon takes over with its light
Good night sleep tight
May you have peaceful and rejuvenating sleep
Good night
Another fond farewell
Good night everybody
The goodbye extends to all around
Everybody, everywhere
This farewell includes all people, in all places
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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Mugsy
on I Am A Walrus
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Lisa Ayers I believe it is "the black MINING hills
on Rocky Raccoon
Now somewhere in the Black Mountain Hills of Dakota
There lived a young boy named Rocky Raccoon
And one day his woman ran off with another guyHit young Rocky in the eye
Rocky didn't like that
He said, "I'm gonna get that boy"
So one day he walked into town
Booked himself a room in the local saloon
Rocky Raccoon checked into his room
Only to find Gideon's Bible
Rocky had come, equipped with a gun
To shoot off the legs of his rival
His rival it seems, had broken his dreams
By stealing the girl of his fancy
Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil
But everyone knew her as Nancy
Now she and her man, who called himself Dan
Were in the next room at the hoe down
Rocky burst in, and grinning a grin
He said, "Danny boy, this is a showdown"
But Daniel was hot, he drew first and shot
And Rocky collapsed in the corner
Now the doctor came in, stinking of gin
And proceeded to lie on the table
He said, "Rocky, you met your match"
And Rocky said, "Doc, it's only a scratch
And I'll be better, I'll be better, Doc, as soon as I am able"
Now Rocky Raccoon, he fell back in his room
Only to find Gideon's Bible
Gideon checked out, and he left it, no doubt
To help with good Rocky's revival
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