Sleep, my little prince, rest now
Sheep and little birds are quiet now
Garden and meadow are silent
Not even a little bee is buzzing anymore
Luna with her silver shine
Peeks through the window
Sleep in the silver shine
Sleep, my little prince, fall asleep!
Fall asleep, fall asleep

Everything in the castle is already lying
Everything is lulled to sleep
Not a little mouse is stirring anymore
Cellar and kitchen are empty
Only in the maid's chamber
Sounds a languishing sigh!
What kind of sigh might this be?
Sleep, my little prince, fall asleep
Fall asleep, fall asleep!

Who is happier than you?
Nothing but pleasure and peace!
Toys and sweets aplenty
And even carriages on the run
Everything taken care of and ready
Just so my little prince doesn't cry
What will the future hold?
Sleep, my little prince, fall asleep
Fall asleep, fall asleep!

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