Rock My Cradle

Far away from friends and loved ones

'Midst the storm, a soldier lay

Gathered 'round him all his buddies

Raised his head, we heard him say

There's a lamp light in the window

Where an angel from above

Gently rocked my baby cradle

With such tender care and love

Mother dearest, darlin' mother

It would ease this awful pain

If she'd sing until I'm sleepin'

Rock my cradle once again

'Neath the palms, tonight, he's sleepin'

On an island far away

Though the years pass on in sorrow

I still recall his words today

There's a lamp light in the window

Where an angel from above

Gently rocked my baby cradle

With such tender care and love

Mother dearest, darlin' mother

It would ease this awful pain

If she'd sing until I'm sleepin'

Rock my cradle once again