Goodnight, Sleep Tight

Danny Kaye · Five Pennies,The [2010]

Goodnight, time to call it a day

Sleep tight, dream your troubles away

Goodnight, in spite of any sorrow

There's a brand new day on it's way tomorrow

Someday, all your dreams will come true

Someway, for me and you

So close your eyes and dream of it my darling

Till then goodnight, goodnight, sleep tight



Won't you play the music so the cradle can rock

To a lullaby in ragtime

Sleepy hands are creeping to the end of the clock

Play a lullaby in ragtime

You can tell the sandman is on his way

By the way that they play

As still as the trill of a thrush

In a twilight hush

So you can hear

The rhythm of the river on the side of the boat

As you sail away to dreamland

High above the moon you hear a silvery note

As the sand man takes your hand

So rock-a-bye my baby

Don't you cry my baby

Sleepy time is nigh

Won't you rock me to a ragtime lullaby



Now comes the hard part, baby.

Do you suppose you can sing "Five Pennies" while

Pops and I sing something else?

Sure, I can sing as good as he can.

And who can't?



This little penny is to wish on

And make your wishes come true

This little penny is to dream on

Dream of all you can do

This little is a dancing penny

See how it glitters and it glows

Bright as a whistle

Light as a thistle

Quick, quick as a wink

Up on it's twinkling toes

This little penny is to laugh on

To see that tears never fall

This this little penny

Is the last little penny

Most important of all

For this penny is to love on

And where love is, heaven is there

So with just five pennies, if they're these five pennies

You'll be a millionaire

For this penny is to love on

And where love is, heaven is there

So with just five pennies, if they're these five pennies

You'll be a millionaire

About Goodnight, Sleep Tight

Danny Kaye's "Goodnight, Sleep Tight" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the lullaby genre, blending his signature comedic timing with genuine musical warmth. Recorded for the album *Five Pennies, The*, this track exemplifies the playful yet tender style that defined his career, particularly during his era of performing for children and families. Kaye's delivery transforms a simple bedtime rhyme into an engaging musical experience, showcasing his unique ability to merge humor with heartfelt sentiment. The recording captures the spirit of mid-20th-century American pop music, where Kaye often wove his distinctive vocal style into songs that served as both entertainment and comfort. This work remains a cherished part of his discography, illustrating his enduring appeal across generations through his characteristic charm and musical versatility.