Bedtime Story

I've told you almost every bedtime story

And you've heard almost every nursery rhyme

So tonight before you'll go to sleep

And pray the Lord your soul to keep

Here's mommy's favorite story, one more time

Once upon a time there was a castle

And in this castle lived a king and queen

And it came to pass they both were blessed

By one little blue eyed princess

With the softest golden curles you've ever seen

But then one day he met this pretty lady

And she had lots of pretty words to say

And this part makes your mommy sad

'Cause, oh, what big eyes she had

And she took his hand and led him far away

Still it's just another bedtime story

But telling it brings teardrops to my eyes

Just another pretty bedtime story

So please forgive mommy if she cries

Then it came to pass the king grew lonely

And the pretty lady wasn't all she seemed

He realized that he was wrong

And started his long journey home

For he missed his little princess and his queen

Then he was back and safe inside his castle

And tears of joy came pouring down like rain

Then the castle rang with laughter

They lived happy ever after

Knowing he would never leave again

Still it's just another bedtime story

But telling it brings teardrops to my eyes

Just another pretty bedtime story

So please forgive mommy if she cries