When Amelia was very young, I used to sing her to sleep at night from a CD of lullabies. One of my favorites was written by Neil Young and it would sometimes make me cry to think of how much I loved this new little being who had come into my life and so totally changed everything.
Here are the lyrics:
Barefoot Floors
By Neil Young
Sleep, baby sleep,
I know your day has been oh so long
Sleep, baby sleep,
I know your day has been oh so long
The night falls at your feet
Now the day feels so complete
Compared to darkness
Sleep, baby sleep.
Talk, baby talk
Sweet talk is all it’s made of
Talk, baby talk
Sweet talk is all it’s made of
Promises of the morning ways,
New beginnings for another
Day to spend together
Talk, baby talk.
Love, baby love
Has got me walkin’ on these
Barefoot floors
Love, baby love
Has got me walkin’ on these
Barefoot floors
Find the light
Surrounding you
Sleep the night ’til morning’s dew
I will be here for you
Love, baby love.
