Now I lay me down to sleep
The words I used to say
But instead I counted sheep
Until the break of day

Counted sheep and weary-eyed
Counted all the dreams denied
Oh the countless times I cried
I’m lonesome

Now I lay my dream away
For I need dream no more
Here you are, and here to stay
Is all I hungered for

Once I tossed the whole night through
But, my darling, thanks to you
Now I lay me down to sleep
And do