LAY ME DOWN BUT NOT TO SLEEP

LAY ME DOWN BUT NOT TO SLEEP

We danced all night to the country band
As he held my hand so sweet
I wanted to ask him to take me home and
Lay me down, but not to sleep.

He whispered nice things in my left ear
As his arms embraced me tight
The last waltz played, the dance was over
As he was kissing me good-night.

Tall, dark and handsome, just my cup of tea
As my leg brushed his bare feet
I found myself whispering in his right ear
"Lay me down but not to sleep?"

He left at dawn to rise and shine
For his family just down the street
I begged God's forgiveness as I prayed:
"Now I lay me down to sleep.".........