sł.: Ian Woods
mel.: Ian Woods

Lay me down in the cradle of the deep
Where the waters run quietly I will take my sleep.
So, brothers and sisters there ain't no need to weep
For we'll be rocking in the cradle of the deep.

But now it's time for leaving, time to say good bye
I'll leave you on the quayside, teardrops in your eyes.
I'll think of you this evening as I go to sleep
When we go rocking in the cradle of the deep.

So, lay me down...

Now we're heading northwards fair winds speed our way
I see you in the darkness I see you in the day
My mind forever dwells on the harvest I will reap
When we go rocking in the cradle of the deep.

So, lay me down...

Now we're heading homewards to my native shore
I'll see you waiting for me as you've often done before.
I'll take you in my arms love to you my vows I'll keep
And we'll go rocking in the cradle of the deep.

So, lay me down...

On my many voyages many friends I've won
In quiet and tranquil harbours in my hammock swung,
But now I've come a shore love to you my vows I'll keep
And we'll go rocking in the cradle of the deep.

So, lay me down...