Hush Baby, Sleep


The lullabies such as this that were sung by mothers during the time following the Cataclysm reflect their search for peace and calm during that turbulent period. The music is full of rare and sorrowful melody, rich, colorful, and warm as any folk tune. Though a traditional standard for many decades, "Hush Baby, Sleep" achieved a resurgence of popularity when rumors spread that it was sung by the ancient ancestors of famed Hero of the Lance, Riverwind, shortly after the Cataclysm. However, since historical records during that time were haphazardly kept, the actual composer of this song remains anonymous.

Notes compiled by Jarrus Locastus
Aesthetic, Great Library of Palanthas

Anonymous



1. Hush baby, sleep baby,
Night time is here
And the moons circle round
Up above in the skies.
The evening is calm
And the blanket is soft,
Time to rest, time to sleep,
Close your eyes.

2. So hush baby, sleep baby
Dont' stay awake,
Let your dreams carry you
To a world far away.
A world that is peaceful,
A world filled with love,
Where all children share laughter
And play.

So sleep till the dark fades away.



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