Lay down
Your sweet and
weary head
Night is falling
You have come
to journey’s end
Sleep now
and dream of the ones
who came be fore
They are calling
from a cross the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears
upon your face?
Soon you will see
all of your fears
will pass away
Safe in my arms
You’re only sleeping
What can you see
on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
A cross the sea
a pale moon rises
The ships have come
to carry you home
And all will turn
to silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
In to the world of night
Through sha dows falling
Out of memory and time
Don’t say
We have come
now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you’ll be here in my arms
just sleeping
What can you see
on the horizon?
Why do the white
gulls call?
A cross the sea
a pale moon rises
The ships have come
to carry you home
And all will turn
to silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
into the West
