Lay down your sweet and weary head

Night is falling, you've come to journey's end

Sleep now and dream of the ones who came before

As they are calling from across a distant shore



Why do you weep?

What are these tears upon your face?

Soon you will see

All of your fears will pass away

Safe in my arms, you're only sleeping



What can you see on the horizon?

Why do the white gulls call?

Across the sea, a pale moon rises

The ships have come to carry you home

And all will turn to silver glass

A light on the water all souls pass



Hope fades into the world of night

Through shadows falling out of memory and time

Don't say, we have come now to the end

White shores are calling, you and I will meet again

And you'll be here in my arms, just sleeping



What can you see on the horizon?

Why do the white gulls call?

Across the sea, a pale moon rises

The ships have come to carry you home

And all will turn to silver glass

A light on the water, gray ships pass into the west