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Sleep Well, My Darling

from Only Natural by Stephen Cumberworth

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A lullaby for a departed loved one, composed at the behest of a friend.

Featuring:
• Native American style drone flute in D, redwood, made by Geoffrey Ellis.
• Native American style flute in A, eastern red cedar, made by Butch Hall.
• Vocals.

lyrics

Sleep well, my darling, you've earned your rest.
You've played your part and done your best.
There are no more trials and no more tests.
Relax, and enjoy your sleeping.

For night is coming near,
and the ending of this story.
The sun is westering...
See the last flames of its glory!

All was calm and all was still on that solemn morning.
The sun did rise with shuttered eyes,
and your troubles died a-borning.

For night is coming near,
and the ending of this story.
The sun is westering...
Feel the last flames of its glory!

*Choir chant*

Night shall come unto us all, a sweet and secret lover,
and we shall claim that dark embrace,
and then seek for no other.

For night is coming near,
and the ending of this story.
The sun is westering...
Free the last flames of its glory!

For night is coming near,
and the ending of this story.
The sun is westering...
See the last flames of its glory!

Sleep well, my darling...

credits

from Only Natural, released December 1, 2009
Lyrics by Megan Watson.

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Stephen Cumberworth Tucson, Arizona

Stephen specializes in taking an unorthodox approach to the Native American flute and other world flutes, blending traditional sounds with jazz, folk, and symphonic flavors. He also has talents with vocals, harmonica, and percussion.

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