Dragon tales and the water is wide
Pirates sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you

Godspeed little man, sweet dreams little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Godspeed, sweet dreams

The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon we'll find the mouse
And I love you

Godspeed little man, sweet dreams little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel?s wings
Godspeed, sweet dreams

God bless mommy and matchbox cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears amen wherever we are
And I love you

Godspeed little man, sweet dreams little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings
Godspeed
Godspeed
Godspeed sweet dreams


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    yeh the guy who wrote this wrote it for his son...his wife moved to paris and took their son becoz she found a new boyfriend....he wrote this for him and since his son was 3 ( he is now 9) he plays this song everynite b4 he goes to bed...its so sad but the song makes sence to me now.....i think its horrible that a mother can do that to a child all becoz of selfish reasons

    Ronion April 17, 2003   Link
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    This song was written by a father for his sons as a lullabye. It is an amazing written song and the Chicks do an aweson job singing it.

    Champagne Dreamon April 01, 2003   Link
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    this is an amazing song, i love it

    ibnick9812on June 10, 2003   Link
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    This song makes me cry sometimes, like the lullaby on Dumbo.

    WillyWiluhpson October 03, 2004   Link
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    this is "Roni" i have a new screen name....that lullaby on dumbo makes me cry too!!! and i'm what 18!! its very emotional with the mum in jail and all...."tear"

    vera1234on October 03, 2004   Link
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    This song brings me near to tears every time I heard it. My brother died about two years ago, at age 26. This song reminds me of how my parents must feel, having lost a son. Not entirely sure of the lyrical relevancy, but this song really hits home. :-(

    iroon March 25, 2005   Link
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    this song is absolutely amazing

    it gives me shivers down my spine when she sings, 'god hears amen wherever you are', i think that the father is simply telling his son - even though you are far away i send my love to you and when you don't feel like i'm there and that you're a lone remember that god is there

    i love the guitar it's so soothing, this song sometimes makes me cry

    reeebeckahon January 28, 2006   Link
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    This is the perfect lullaby. I plan on singing this when I have children of my own. It's so sweet and it soothes me. Amen.

    Panic!AtTheDiscoFanon March 15, 2006   Link
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    Beautiful song. Natalie sounds lovely on it. I just adore it, and plan on playing it to my children when I have some.

    Simplethings18on April 13, 2006   Link
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    this is absolutely beautiful.. this recently played at my little brothers funeral.. he was onli 5.. i miss him so much.. nd i just sit here nd cry nd cry nd cry when i hear this song.. rip trent.. i will love u forever..

    kandy_kisses627on May 28, 2006   Link

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