Mama, Don't Close Your Eyes

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The frost has climbed the window frame The hearth is giving up its flame I hear the wolves beyond the pines And count your breaths between the chimes [Pre-Chorus] Your hand is small inside my own The winter makes the rafters groan [Chorus] Mama, don’t close your eyes Stay here until the morning rises Hold me while the north wind cries Mama, don’t close your eyes [Verse 2] The old house keeps each word we said The snow lays silver on the shed You told me spring would find this door And bring the geese across the shore [Pre-Chorus] So let me be your warmth tonight I’ll keep the fire, I’ll guard the light [Chorus] Mama, don’t close your eyes Stay here until the morning rises Hold me while the north wind cries Mama, don’t close your eyes [Bridge] If dawn should come without your voice I’ll carry all the songs you taught Your name will live where birches bend In every tale I tell again [Final Chorus] Mama, don’t close your eyes Stay here until the morning rises Hold me while the north wind cries Mama, don’t close your eyes Mama, don’t close your eyes [Outro] The fire dims, the snow falls slow I keep your hand; I won’t let go