LEE'S LULLABY
(Lee Morse)


Lee Morse - 1924



 
  
At close of day, just off Broadway, in a dreary little room
Sitting there in a rocking chair
Where Broadway's lights fade into blue
You will see Little Lee try to hush her baby's cry
All too soon she'll croon another tune
On Broadway, that is why she's tired

Lee's Lullaby, Honey, don't cry
Mother loves you, that you know
Lee's Lullaby, tear in her eye
Honeylamb, 'most time to go
Moon swingin' high, turn out his light
While I rock you to and fro

Everytime I have to leave you, Jackie
I pray the Lord may keep you safe and happy
Go to sleep and I'll keep singin' Lee's Lullaby

Sandman's a comin', bullfrogs are leapin'
Down in the meadow
Bye-bye my little dusky darlin'
Go to sleep and dry those tears away

Everytime I have to,
Leave you Jackie,
I pray the Lord to keep you,
Safe and happy.

Everytime I have to leave you, Jackie
I pray the Lord may keep you safe and happy
Go to sleep and I'll keep singin' Lee's Lullaby
Mother Lee's Lullaby
 
 




(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2012)