Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep is a classic children's Prayer from the 18th Century, it has been used in the lyrics of many songs including Enter Sandman by Metallica.

Related Topics:
Prayer - 18th Century - Enter Sandman - Metallica

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Now I lay me down to sleep,

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I pray the Lord my soul to keep;

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And if I die before I wake,

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I pray the Lord my soul to take.

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A humorous variation changes the last line to:

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Then I cry MISTAKE MISTAKE!!!

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