Story Behind The Song
I wrote "Let the World Sleep Tonight" after hearing the news that we were going to war. I have children and I got to thinking and worrying about all of the children of the world.
Song Description
Parenting the earth to do no harm. Children have song Let the World Sleep Tonight in concert. Gentle reminder to take care of the earth and each other.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional, Unique - Children |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Tranquil |
Subject |
Healing, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Let the world sleep tonight,
Let the world sleep tonight,
Lay its weary head on my breast
and let the world rest.
Let the world dream tonight,
Let the world dream tonight,
Hold it's worried face next to me
and let the world be.
Let nothing hurt its playful heart,
Let nothing bruise its brilliant mind,
Let nothing hurt its dancing soul
for only love can keep it whole.
Let the world find peace tonight,
Let the world find peace,
Hold its trembling hand in mine
and let the world shine.
Let nothing hurt its playful heart,
Let nothing bruise its brilliant mind,
Let nothing hurt its dancing soul
for only love can keep keep it whole.
When the world cries out tonight,
When the world cries out,
Who will keep it safe for everyone
and let the morning come?
...and let the morning come?
...and let the morning come?
and let the morning come.