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Grandma my sleep is narrow Bid you bring me some strong drink
Strain out the pulps and set them close outside (Close outside) For when my belly (For when my belly) For when my little belly speaks
Grandma, there's air beneath my bed And it whispers And it whispers when I rest
Bid hem the skirts in salt and vinegar, vinegar And hover closely Hover closely under head
Grandma, the water is rising My boundless hair has gotten green
I'll be your swimming forest island Bid you walk safely, safely over me
Grandma my hands have wandered And my legs My little legs are getting weak
Bid lend me your wispy frame And guard my powers Guard my precious powers in its cage
Grandma, I've been unruly In my dreams And with my sleep
Drill little holes into my eyelids That I might see you That I might see you when I sleep
Bid you walk safely, safely over me...
Grandma, the water is rising My boundless hair has gotten green
I'll be your swimming forest island Bid you walk safely, safely over me
(I'll be your swimming forest island...)
Bid you walk safely, safely over me...