I realize tonight, here by your side
All the work is done
So lay down your worries 
And let’s talk for a while
Something we so seldom do

You’re making your way through this mean, old world
Riding on an ocean of grief
But the sun and the sky shine in your eyes
Lighting a way home

I’m going away, three weeks and a day
Please be good while I’m gone
And I’ll do my best and I’ll try to get some rest
And I’ll hold you in my arms with a song

Goodnight my precious darling
Sleep tight, hold fast to your dreams
When the moon and the stars shine from afar
Know that I’m shining for you

Now we have a life not perfectly bright
Darkness and trials abound
Bold hold to my hand and we’ll make our stand
There’s nothing like coming home with you

Goodnight my precious darling
Sleep tight, hold fast to your dreams
When the moon and the stars glow from afar
Know that I’m glowing with you

Don’t be afraid, nothing remains
Only the love in your heart
Like the oak on the hill that’s whispering still
A song that lingers when we’re apart

Goodnight my precious darling
Sleep tight, hold fast to your dreams
When the moon and the stars smile from afar
Know that I’m smiling for you

When the moon and the stars smile where they are
Know that I’m smiling with you