Softly Sleeping Lyrics

Sleep, my dear
Don't let my loving gaze disturb your dreams
Because they're yours
Slumber on, and if my heart could ever fly
Then you could make it soar

When you sleep, your strength is washed away
The strength that lets my soul rely on you
And all that's left, is the innocence and peace
That make me so in love with you

And oh, when you lay there softly sleeping
And I'm so close beside you
Oh, I don't know how I'd ever leave you
Or live my life alone
When tonight I see you...

... asleep, my dear
The world and all its troubles far away, and not a sound
Please don't wake
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Or touch the ground

Sell my soul, but don't let this moment pass
For it won't be the same tomorrow
For I must leave, and all the love I feel for you tonight
Must hide the sorrow

And oh, when you lay there softly sleeping
And I'm so close beside you
Oh, I don't know how I'd ever leave you
Or live my life alone
When tonight, I love you...

(instrumental)

So girl, dream on
Never knowing that I knelt down by your side
One last time
And kissed your cheek
So lightly that it almost wasn't there
My only crime