GOODNIGHT LITTLE FELLOW, GOODNIGHT
(Harry Gifford / Fred E Cliffe / George Formby)

as recorded by George Formby
June 27th 1939


Day is nearly through,
You are tired too,
I'm sure you've done your best.
Tomorrow morning, you
Your daily jerks will do,
So make the most of your night's rest!

Goodnight little fella, goodnight,
It's time to close your eyes and go to sleep.
A bed-time story, though I could tell,
You might repeat it by and by,
I'd rather croon a lullaby!

Someday you'll go your way,
It may not be an easy fight.
But don't give in,
Make up your mind to win,
Goodnight little fella, goodnight!

Goodnight little fella, goodnight,
It's time to close your eyes and go to sleep.
A bed-time story, though I could tell,
You might repeat it by and by,
I'd rather croon a lullaby!

Someday you'll go your way,
It may not be an easy fight.
But don't give in,
Make up your mind to win,
Goodnight little fella, goodnight!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - August 2017)