Grownup Lullaby

You carry the weight, you carry the burdens
And you feel the ache, I know you're hurting
And although it's late your mind just keeps turning
Let the sleep come easy

I know your heart is restless inside you
And here in the dark there's nowhere to run to
So be where you are, know that I love you
And let the sleep come easy, let the sleep come easy

And when you wake and join the day
Don't go gather up the things you threw away
Just leave them be and breathe in deep
You're only heavy laden if you choose to be
Just close your eyes and sink into the night
And let the sleep come easy

I know you're strong, but life still gets heavy
And I know you'll press on, but when you get weary
There's rest that'll come whenever you're ready
So let the sleep come easy

I know you can, but love you don't have to
You won't understand but peace will come find you
So lay down your head, there's nothing left to prove
Just let the sleep come easy, let the sleep come easy

And when you wake and join the day
Don't go gather up the things you threw away
Just leave them be and breathe in deep
You're only heavy laden if you choose to be
Just close your eyes and sink into the night
And let the sleep come easy

So I'll hold you close, or I'll keep my distance
I'll sing soft and low, or we can just listen
As night unfolds my only petition is
Let the sleep come easy, let the sleep come easy
Oh let the sleep come easy, let the sleep come easy