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 Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight for a long time I never gave you my pillow I only sent you my invitation And in the middle of a celebration I break, I break, I break down Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight for a long time Do not cry And I will sing a lullaby