Sleep lay me down, hold me closely in your arms And I will close my eyes. Please promise me that when I wake up from my dreams You'll be there by my side. Refrain. Love, if you say you won't slip away Then I can go dreaming of forever more But I won't rest until I know that you'll be here in the morning by my side. Here in my reach, I can see the one that I've waited for so long And deep in my heart I'll know the arms that hold me now Will hold me from now on. Refrain. I dread the dawn I awake and find you gone Please tell me you will stay. Then sleep will come, I know the arms that hold me now Will hold me all my days. Refrain.