Lully lullay, my tiny child,

By by lully lullay.

Lully, my son, my baby mild,

By by lully lullay.

Long have I yearned to see your face

Hoped for and feared this day.

Long shall I wait to hear your cry

By by lully lullay.

River, though you were marked by God

Treasure in broken clay

To love and keep you was my joy

Long as he let you stay.

Your father too, he cared for you

Though all our dreams and plans

Have come to nought since you were caught

By your other father’s hands.

The summer night I brought you forth

Not into life, but death

The pure light met your opening eyes

Heaven your eager breath.

But woe is me, poor child, for thee

Sorely I weep and pray

To see you part has torn my heart

By by lully lullay.

Chords: (3/4)

Am                Dm    E7

Lully la lay, my tiny child,

Am       Dm     Am

By by lully la lay.

   Dm              G    E7

Lully, my son, my baby mild,

Am       Dm     A

By by lully la lay.