Now I lay me down to rest
With this knife upon my chest
Should I be found before I die
Please, let me breathe one final sigh.

Now I lay me down to slumber
Peacefully I wait and wonder
What should happen if I am found?
Shh, just lay silent, without a sound.

Now I lay me down to nap
My mind let's go and begins to snap
I hear that person at my door.
They know Im dying on the floor.

Now I lay me down to die
I am gone now, don't even try.
To awake me would not be clever
Just let me sleep from now till ever.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord, my soul, please keep.
I am to die, and not to wake
I pray, please Lord, my soul to take.

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