Into the west

Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
Dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away,
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping

What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadow's falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again.
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home.

And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the west