Go To Sleep
Hayley Westenra · Hushabye [2013]
Go to sleep, you little baby
Your momma's gone away and your daddy's gone to stay
Didn't leave nobody but the baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
Everybody's gone in the cotton and the corn
Didn't leave nobody but the baby
You're a sweet little baby
You're a sweet little baby
Honey in the rock and the sugar don't stop
Gonna bring a bottle to the baby
Don't you weep, pretty baby
Don't you weep, pretty baby
She's long gone with the red shoes on
Gonna meet another lovin baby
Don't you weep, pretty baby
Don't you weep, pretty baby
You and me and the devil makes three
Don't need no other lovin baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
Come and lay your bones on the alabaster stones
And be my ever lovin baby
Go To Sleep - Hayley Westenra
Hayley Westenra's 'Go To Sleep' serves as a gentle, melodic centerpiece on her 2013 album *Hushabye*. Recorded in the contemporary classical and pop genre, the track exemplifies her signature vocal style, characterized by a clear, ethereal tone that blends seamlessly with orchestral arrangements. The song reflects the album's overarching theme of tranquility and introspection, offering a soothing listening experience that contrasts with her more traditional folk compositions found in earlier works like *River Of Dreams*. As a solo artist known for her mastery of classical vocal techniques, Westenra delivers a performance that emphasizes emotional resonance and lyrical simplicity, making the recording a standout example of her ability to craft atmospheric, non-lyrical vocal pieces that appeal to a broad audience seeking peaceful musical moments.