Janis Ian — Lover’s Lullabye

[Verse 1] Lay down now in slumber Mama's boy is torn asunder All the fields have gone grey All the leaves have gone brown Let me tell you a story Lay down, I know you're weary While the stars are in the sky While the moon's on the rise [Chorus] Lay down and don't you wake 'til morning Close your eyes and helpless through the night Lay down and dream of love and glory This is a lover's lullaby [Verse 2] There once was a magician Fair he was, and handsome Well, he brought to the table All the fool's gold and wine Well he promised us three favors Said he was a savior But we drank all his glory And we borrowed all his time [Chorus] Lay down and don't you wake 'til mornin' Close your eyes and helpless through the night Lay down and dream of love and glory This is a lover's lulla- [Bridge] Bye, my love, sleep tight, my love Softly fade away The moon was made of old green cheese To keep the night away Softly now, close your eyes Lightly will you fade The moon was made for wakeful boys To keep the night away [Chorus] Lay down and don't wake 'til mornin' Close your eyes all through the night Lay down in all your glory This is a lullaby [Chorus] Lay down and don't wake 'til mornin' Close your eyes all through the night Lay down in all your glory This is a lullaby This is a lullaby