The Moon That Wasn't There

Hush now, little star of mine, the night has changed its face. A silver world has crossed the dark and stopped above our place. You ask me why the windows shake, why sirens climb the air. I tell you clouds are learning songs, though none were ever there. The gardens hold their breath tonight, the mountain birds have flown. So lay your head against my heart - you will not be alone. Don't look into the burning sky. Look here, into my eyes. Some lights are only passing through. Some mothers tell kind lies. Sleep beneath the moon that wasn't there, white as winter, cold and still. Close your eyes; I'll keep the dark away. I am here. I always will. Let the whole wide heaven disappear, let the stars forget to shine. Sleep beneath the moon that wasn't there, little star of mine. I knew our sky, our evening bells, each lantern on the sea. No wandering moon belonged up there - but you need not know from me. The streets below are turning bright, the walls begin to glow. So I will sing the song you loved when you were small enough to hold. Once there was a green world with rivers clear and blue, and every dawn came gently, and every dream came true. Keep it where no fire can reach, behind your sleeping eyes. Alderaan will live in you when Alderaan leaves the sky. Sleep beneath the moon that wasn't there, while the morning turns to white. Hear my heartbeat, slow and sure, one last cradle in the night. If the stars should call us far from here, take my hand and do not fear. Sleep beneath the moon that wasn't there - Mama's here. Mama's here. Hush now, little star of mine... The light is almost here.