Good Night
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 dreams for you.
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Now the moon begins to shine
Good night sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
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 dreams for you.
Good night good night everybody
Evberybody everywhere
Good night.
The lyrics of the Beatles' song Good Night convey a message of comfort and reassurance at the end of the day. The first verse sets the tone, bidding the listener to sleep soundly and enjoy peaceful dreams. The second verse invites the listener to close their eyes and drift off into slumber, as the moon takes over from the fading sun. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the good night wishes, extending them to everyone, everywhere.
The simple and sweet message of the lyrics is accentuated by the comforting melody and gentle harmonies of the song. The use of repetition and rhyme lends a lullaby-like quality to the lyrics, making it a favorite choice for parents to sing to their children. The song's inclusion on the Beatles' self-titled album, better known as the White Album, provided a soothing counterpoint to some of the more experimental tracks, contributing to the album's eclectic mix of styles.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to say good night
The day is ending and it is time to go to bed and say goodnight.
Good night sleep tight
Wishing someone a good night's sleep and sweet dreams.
Now the sun turns out his light
The sun has completely set, marking the end of the day.
Dream sweet dreams for me
I hope that you dream sweet and pleasant dreams, specifically for me.
Dream sweet dreams for you.
I hope that you dream sweet and pleasant dreams for yourself.
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Let's both close our eyes and go to sleep.
Now the moon begins to shine
As the sun sets, the moon becomes visible and starts shining in the night sky.
Good night good night everybody
Wishing everyone a good night and goodbye for now.
Everybody everywhere
Saying goodnight to everyone, no matter where they are.
Good night.
A final goodbye and well wishes for a good night's rest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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