Little Carl, sleep soft and sweet:
Thou'lt soon enough be waking;
Soon enough ill days thou'lt meet,
Their bitterness partaking.
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A great life song coming from a lovely father for his lovely child explaining the later life and all the wisdom needed to make it joyful.
Slumber, little friend so wee; Joy thy joy is bringing. Clipped from paper thou shalt see A sleigh, and horses springing; beautiful cradle song. tony
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