Lie down, little Dolly.
Lie still on my lap,
It's time now to put on
Your night dress and cap;
You have not been to sleep
All through this long day
Oh, what a long time
For a Dolly to play!
The bright sun went down
More than two hours ago;
It is long past your bedtime,
You very well know:
The stars are now peeping
From out the blue skies;
Then go to sleep, Dolly!
Come, shut your blue eyes.
Mamma says the flowers
Were asleep long ago--
Sweet roses and lilies,
Their heads bending low;
She says 'tis a lesson
For me and for you--
That children and dollies
Should be asleep too.
Hark! Susan is calling--
Now out goes the light;
I will tug you up snugly,
And kiss you good night.
It is time you were sleeping
For do you not know
The dear little birds
Went to sleep long ago?