It will soon be dark, it will soon be night,
That's why I come to you, my Savior on watch
I want to sing a little song to the little child, the small one
You don't want to sleep, I only hear you crying
Hey, hey, hey, hey,
Sleep sweetly, dear child

Forget now, oh little child, your sorrow, your suffering,
That you must suffer there in the stable on the heath
The angels adorn your little crib,
It is as beautiful as in the king's house
Hey, hey, hey, hey,
Sleep sweetly, dear child

Close your little eyes in peace and quiet
And just give me your blessing as a farewell
I wish you from the heart the sweetest rest
The angels from heaven will cover you
Hey, hey, hey, hey,
Sleep sweetly, dear child

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