Bedtime
Eddie Cole Lyrics
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Your father tends the sheep
Your mother shakes the dreamland tree
And from it fall sweet dreams for thee
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
The little lamb is on the green
With snowy fleece so soft and clean
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
The lyrics to Eddie Cole's song "Bedtime" paint a peaceful and serene picture of a baby being put to sleep by their parents. The first verse begins with the instruction to sleep and reassures the baby that their father is taking care of the sheep and their mother is helping them to fall asleep by shaking the dreamland tree. The second verse describes the surrounding environment of the baby's cottage vale which is deep and the green fields where a little lamb with soft and clean snowy fleece lies.
Overall, these lyrics convey the care and love given to the baby by their parents, as well as the tranquil atmosphere of their surroundings. The song is likely to act as a lullaby to help soothe the baby and help them relax into peaceful sleep.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, baby, sleep
Please close your eyes and rest, infant
Your father tends the sheep
Your dad is watching over the flock of sheep tonight
Your mother shakes the dreamland tree
Your mom is gently shaking the tree that produces dreams
And from it fall sweet dreams for thee
Dreams are falling down from the tree, especially for you
Sleep, baby, sleep
Please close your eyes and rest, infant
Sleep, baby, sleep
Please close your eyes and rest, infant
Our cottage vale is deep
Our little house is situated in a secluded valley
The little lamb is on the green
A tiny lamb is grazing on the green grass
With snowy fleece so soft and clean
Its fur is white as snow and very soft and pristine
Sleep, baby, sleep
Please close your eyes and rest, infant
Sleep, baby, sleep
Please close your eyes and rest, infant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANN COLE
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