Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end

Sleep now 
Dream--of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across a distant shore
 
Why do you weep?
What are those 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
Grey ships pass 
Into the West