I’ve come to dread the darkness when it falls,

In a house so empty, all the rooms and the halls

Because I know there won’t be your voice that calls

My name.

Every night is the same…wanting to hear you call my name.

Every night I listen for your deep voice to call out for me,

Calling my name and adding, “It’s time for bed, sweet baby.”

Only a pillow to call my name is a cryin’ shame;

Without you, bedtime is nothing more than a silly game

So I wait and play, being very quiet so I won’t fail to hear

My name.

Every night is the same…wanting to hear you call my name.

Every night I listen for your deep voice to call out for me,

Calling my name and adding, “It’s time for bed, sweet baby.”

When day is done…light is dim you’re nowhere near;

My only comfort is a pillow and shedding a tear

Because I know my ears will never hear

My name.

Every night is the same...wanting to hear you call my name.