SSA, TBB, SAB (t) with Piano
Text: Paul Laurence Dunbar
Duration: 3.5 min
Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing
An enchanting piece, the Paul Laurence Dunbar text paints a beautiful picture of an atmosphere conducive to bringing on a pleasant night’s sleep, while the music is imaginative enough to make the audience want to stay awake.
The lark is silent in his nest,
The breeze is sighing in its flight,
Sleep, Love, and peaceful be thy rest.
Good–night, my love, good–night, good–night.
Sweet dreams attend thee in thy sleep,
To soothe thy rest till morning’s light,
And angels round thee vigil keep.
Good–night, my love, good–night, good–night.
Sleep well, my love, on night’s dark breast,
And ease thy soul with slumber bright;
Be joy but thine and I am blest.
Good–night, my love, good–night, good–night.
SAB version featured on the Phoenix Chamber Choir’s CD: Mid Winter Songs
Themes: gentle, lullaby, love, sleeping, peace, calm, tranquil, secular, three part, restful
Dr. Matthew Emery 