Once, there was a way to get back homeward Once, there was a way to get back home Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry And I will sing a lullaby Golden slumbers fill your eyes Smiles awake you when you rise Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry And I will sing a lullaby Once, there was a way to get back homeward Once, there was a way to get back home Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry And I will sing a lullaby