a lullaby

this is a lullaby my mom sang to me nearly every night as a child. for a long time after I grew up enough to tuck myself in and fall asleep to my thoughts and songs, I had forgotten this little tune, and my memory of the lyrics was very gapped. but then, one day, both miraculously returned to me. it's a beautiful, calming lullaby (as lullabies are supposed to be) and tonight as I'm heading off to my flannel sheeted, comforter covered bed on the eve of a new week of school (ugh) I wanted to share it with you :] ...and then I'll go sing it to myself, hopefully easing some of the distress about launching back into routine...

Train Whistle Blowin'

Train whistle blowin', makes a sleepy noise
Underneath their blankets go all the girls and boys
Rockin', rollin', ridin', out along the bay
All bound for Morningtown, many miles a-way

Driver at the engine, Fireman rings the bell
Sandman swings the lantern to show that all is well
Rockin', rollin', ridin', out along the bay
All bound for Morningtown, many miles a-way

Somewhere there is sunshine, somewhere there is day
Somewhere there is Morningtown, many miles a-way
Rockin', rollin', ridin', out along the bay
All bound for Morningtown, many miles a-way

All bound for Morningtown, many miles a-way.