Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. - Sleep Children lyrics

Every night before she goes to bed, She tucks her children in, Kissing every one of them good night. Holding hands and wiping tears away, She warms them through the night, But her love that shines so bright's too late. So sleep children, sleep, Oh, while your mother walks away. And your father's gone to play with the other boys. Your mother says she loves you, But she just can't get away. Your father'd love to be here, And he swears he's on his way, But never fear, I'm here for you. All those dreams that once upon a time, Well, they don't mean much now. Locked away inside somehow, she knows. Deep within these walls where family fails, A child cries out in pain. She just smiles and takes the blame; sleep tight. So sleep children, sleep, Oh, while your mother walks away. And your father's gone to play with the other boys. Your mother says she loves you, But she just can't get away. Your father'd love to be here, And he'll make it up someday, But never fear, I'm here for you.