Twilight Comes Tiptoeing* -Lullaby Lyrics
1. Twilight Comes Tiptoeing
Twilight comes tiptoeing
In silvery robes with her slippers of dew
Gracefully dancing her shadows
Opening doors for the night to come through
And as she dances, her gowns all a-billow
The night gathers gently around us
And we’re here inside with our heads on the pillow
Feeling the love that surrounds us
When twilight returns she will
Softly and quietly bring the new day
Dancing a path for the sunrise
Carefully tucking the nighttime away
And the songbirds of morning will call you to rise up
To learn some and work some and play
‘Til twilight comes tiptoeing lifting her eyes up
Beginning her dance for the close of the day
Twilight comes tiptoeing
In silvery robes with her slippers of dew
Gracefully dancing her shadows
Opening doors for the night to come through
2. Rocking on the Sea
Rocking, rocking on the sea
Gently rocking you and me . . .
Little boat rolls along
To the rhythm of the ocean’s song
Friendly whales swimming near
Hear their breathing in the still night air
Shining stars overhead
Light the night about our floating bed
Crescent moon brightly gleams
As we sail to the isle of dreams
I will stay by your side
As we slumber on the changing tide
3. Roll Away
The grass in the meadow is covered with dew
And the sun has gone down, this day is through
And the sky is sparkling, sparkling
With the stars’ gentle light
Wrap yourself up in the peace of this deepening night
Don’t worry... let today roll away
Don’t worry... my love is here to stay
Some things are not certain, we find out as we go
But there’s one thing, one thing we always know
There will be a tomorrow, another sunrise
Another morning, full of promise as wide as the skies
Don’t worry... let today roll on by
Don’t worry... your dreams gonna fly
Each day shines a brand new light,
So we take the night... and renew
Lay still and your dreams will fly,
On the wings of this sweet lullaby
...for you
The tree by your window reaches out to the night
Roots dug down deep, waiting for the returning light
And your own roots are deep and strong
And you know that you’re right where you belong
Don’t worry... let today roll away
Don’t worry... my love is here to stay
4. Nani
Nani, nani nani nani o paithaiki moo
Nani, nani nani nani tow arnaiki moo
Nani, nani nani oneeda gleeka
Nani, nani nani meh agapi keh feelia
Nani, nani nani nani little child of mine
Nani, nani nani nani little lamb of mine
Nani, nani nani may your dreams be sweet
Nani, nani nani with love and kisses from me
Original song lyrics by Ginger Parish except
Si Hei Lwli, traditional from Wales.
All songs ©2012 Ginger Parish. All rights reserved.
Original pencil drawings by Ginger Parish.
All artwork ©2012 Ginger Parish. All rights reserved.
5. Close Your Eyes
Close your eyes close your eyes
Close your eyes time to go to sleep
One little kitten curled on the bed
Tail tucked under your fuzzy head
Two little dolphins gliding on the blue
Gentle waves are rocking you
Three little bluebirds snuggled in the nest
Cuddle with the ones you love the best
Four little foxes nestled in the den
Yawning, stretching now and then
Five little puppies weary from your play
Slumber sweetly until the day
Six little piglets sheltered through the night
Owl calls out everything’s all right
All the little children all around the town
Settle in as the sun goes down
Each little child tucked in to a bed
Tender kiss on a sleepy head
6. Si Hei Lwli
Si hei lwli mabi
The tall ship sails away
Si hei lwli mabi
She sails out of the bay
Si hei lwli lwli lw
Precious and so sweet are you
Si hei lwli mabi the tall ship sails away
Si hei lwli mabi the wind blows from the west
Si hei lwli mabi the gull is on her nest
Si hei lwli lw
Precious and so sweet are you
Si hei lwli mabi the wind blows from the west
Si hei lwli mabi we’re rockin’ on the blue
Si my baby lwli the dolphins swim near you
Si hei lwli lwli lw
Precious and so sweet are you
Si hei lwli mabi we’re rockin’ on the blue
7. Star of the County Down
(Instrumental)
8. Sweet, Sweet Wind
Such a sweet, sweet wind is blowin’ through this day
Such a sweet, sweet wind is blowin’ through this day
Laughter so near, music everywhere
Such a sweet, sweet wind is blowin’ through this day
Such a sweet, sweet song is ridin’
on this wind
Such a sweet, sweet song is ridin’
on this wind
Laughter so near,
music everywhere
Such a sweet, sweet song is ridin’
on this wind
Such a sweet, sweet child is rockin’ in my arms
Such a sweet, sweet child is rockin’ in my arms
Holding you near, music everywhere
Such a sweet, sweet child is rockin’ in my arms
Such a sweet, sweet dream is travelin’ to this child
Such a sweet, sweet dream is travelin’ to this child
Holding you near, music everywhere
Such a sweet, sweet dream is travelin’ to this child
9. Firefly
Time to go to sleep firefly, time to go to sleep firefly
Let your sparkly lantern rest, so you can be at your best
Time to go to sleep firefly
Time to go to sleep water bug, time to go to sleep water bug
Give your wiggly legs a rest, so you can be at your best
Time to go to sleep water bug
Time to go to sleep honeybee, time to go to sleep honeybee
Let your busy buzzer rest, so you can be at your best
Time to go to sleep honeybee
Time to go to sleep butterfly, time to go to sleep butterfly
Close your colorful wings and rest, so you can be at your best
Time to go to sleep butterfly
* Note: the lullaby CD is not a Music Together recording.