Abendlied English translation
von Subway to Sally

Be very quiet, don’t be fearful
See, he’s so very fond of you
Above your little bed
Swing the sun, the moon, and stars
His hand, the large and heavy one
Crushes yours in two
And his mouth, so big and dark
Hums a pretty song meanwhile

Little one, let yourself be kissed
Little one, good night!
Now you must go to sleep


You have kept watch long enough
Close your golden little eyes
Sleep now, sleep now, sleep now
You dear little child!

Sleep well, my little daughter!
Even in this dark night
Your father still sits by your bed
And keeps watch

Whether evening, whether morning
Be it late or be it early
He will always come again
His love never sleeps

Little one, let yourself be kissed
Little one, good night
Now you must go to sleep


You have kept watch long enough
Close your golden little eyes
Sleep now, sleep now, sleep now
You dear little child!