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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Vocals
Pete Carr
Pete Carr
Electric Guitar
Roger Hawkins
Roger Hawkins
Percussion
Barry Beckett
Barry Beckett
Keyboards
David Hood
David Hood
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Producer
Jerry Masters
Jerry Masters
Engineer
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Engineer
Rich Blakin
Rich Blakin
Assistant Engineer
The Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section
The Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Ooh, little sleepy boy, do you know what time it is?
Well, the hour of your bedtime's long been past
And though I know you're fightin' it
I can tell when you rub your eyes
You're fadin' fast, oh, fadin' fast
[Chorus]
Won't you run come see St. Judy's Comet roll across the skies
And leave a spray of diamonds in its wake
I long to see St. Judy's Comet sparkle in your eyes
When you awake, oh, when you wake, wake
[Chorus]
Little boy, won't you lay your body down?
Little boy, won't you close your weary eyes?
Ain't nothing flashin' but the fireflies
[Verse 2]
Well, I sang it once and I sang it twice
I'm going to sing it three times more
Going to stay till your resistance is overcome
'Cause if I can't sing my boy to sleep
Well, it makes your famous daddy look so dumb
He may look so dumb
[Chorus]
Won't you run come see St. Judy's Comet roll across the skies
And leave a spray of diamonds in its wake
I long to see St. Judy's Comet sparkle in your eyes
When you awake, oh, when you wake, wake
[Chorus]
Little boy, little boy, won't you lay your body down?
Little boy, little boy, won't you close your weary eyes?
Ain't nothing flashin' but the fireflies
[Verse 3]
Ooh, little sleepy boy, do you know what time it is?
Well, the hour of your bedtime's long been past
And though I know you're fightin' it
I can tell when you rub your eyes
That you're fadin' fast, ooh, fadin' fast
Written by: Paul Frederic Simon
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