the promise
by Matana Roberts
From the album: Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden...
Duration: 3:19
Lyrics for the promise
Way down yonder Through the meadow Roam free, moon lady Shine on brighter Night bird and firefly Flutter 'round their eyes Roam free, moon lady Shine, dance, wander Way down yonder Through the meadow Roam free, moon lady Shine on brighter Night bird and firefly Flutter 'round their eyes Roam free, moon lady Shine, dance, wander Hush you by Go you by Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby When shall I pray? No shall I pray, dear little one No shall I pray, dear little one No shall I pray, dear little one Devils and maids Devils and maids Devils and maids, dear little one Devils and maids, dear little one Hush you by Don't you cry Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby