Golden Slumbers
The Beatles Lyrics


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Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once there was a way
To get back home

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles await you when you rise

Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby

Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once there was a way
To get back home





Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby

Overall Meaning

"Golden Slumbers" is a lullaby-style song written by Paul McCartney for The Beatles' album, "Abbey Road." The first verse opens with "Once there was a way to get back homeward, Once there was a way to get back home." This could be interpreted as a longing for a simpler time or for a way to escape from the present. The second verse begins with "Golden slumbers fill your eyes, Smiles await you when you rise." It refers to the peaceful state of mind that comes with sleep, with the "golden" suggesting a state of blissful contentment. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their worries and sleep peacefully.


The lyrics repeat throughout the song, in a lullaby-like mantra. The final verse ends with "sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby," reinforcing the song's calming message. McCartney's voice is gentle and soothing, creating a peaceful atmosphere that could help someone drift off to sleep.


Line by Line Meaning

Once there was a way
There was a path to follow


To get back homeward
To return to where you belong


Once there was a way
There was a path to follow


To get back home
To go back where you came from


Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry
Don't worry, everything is going to be alright


And I will sing a lullaby
I will comfort you with a soothing song


Golden slumbers fill your eyes
You will be filled with peace and comfort


Smiles await you when you rise
Happiness and joy awaits you in the future


Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
Don't worry, everything is going to be alright


And I will sing a lullaby
I will comfort you with a soothing song


Once there was a way
There was a path to follow


To get back homeward
To return to where you belong


Once there was a way
There was a path to follow


To get back home
To go back where you came from


Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry
Don't worry, everything is going to be alright


And I will sing a lullaby
I will comfort you with a soothing song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul McCartney, John Lennon

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