Struwwelpeter Lyrics

Close your heavy eyes, my precious one Close them oh so tight, my darling one The demons on the wall dance for you now Their fingers stretch and claw to reach you Run from demons, nightmare creatures Laughing men of longest limb Hide your feelings, ask forgiveness Pray that they won't take you in In the night's cold air you hear a call Has he said his prayers and blessed the poor? A thousand voices whisper to you so. You hide your head beneath the pillow Be a good boy now, don't suck your thumb Will it be there still when morning comes? I'd like to tell you life is carefree but Those who're naughty should be wary and...