Story Behind The Song
After 9/11, it occured to me that we don't have a song as a dedication to the brave men who risk their lives for us daily.
Song Description
The situation could be "Mother and Son" or "Woman and her lover". Singer asks God to watch over him while he is in harm's way.
| Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Engaging |
Subject |
Hope, Prayer |
| Similar Artists |
Celine Dion, Whitney Houston |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Will You Watch Over Him For Me?
(a.k.a. Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep)
Words and Music by Don Magyar
(c) 2010, Don Magyar (BMI)
Verse 1
Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should I die 'for I awake.
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
Lift
I pray for peace throughout the world,
And health for friends and family.
And I pray dear Lord
that you grant one wish for me.
Verse 2
There's a boy -- a man.
The one I love as much as someone can.
When he smiles and looks at me.
He lights me up, fills my heart and sets me free.
Lift
I know we're here for a short time.
A drop in the sea of eternity.
But while we're here
Will you watch over him for me?
Bridge
I know that it seems a bit selfish
for me to ask for such a thing,
When the world is filled with hate,
conflict, pain and suffering.
Chorus
But I know you know me.
You know he makes me be what I can be.
I promise that I'll do my part.
(And make the world a better place.)
Please help me help. Protect my heart.
Protect my heart.
Will you watch over him for me?
Protect my heart.
Lift
The world is fraught with danger
Each day an uncertainty
So please dear Lord
Will you watch over him for me?
Tag
Will you watch over him for me?
Please dear Lord
Will you watch over him for me?
Now I lay me down to sleep.