Inkubus Sukkubus Struwwelpeter Lyrics

Struwwelpeter Lyrics

Close your heavy eyes, my precious one 

Close them oh so tight, my darling one 

The demons on the wall dance for you now 

Their fingers stretch and claw to reach you 

Run from demons, nightmare creatures 

Laughing men of longest limb 

Hide your feelings, ask forgiveness 

Pray that they won't take you in 

In the night's cold air you hear a call 

Has he said his prayers and blessed the poor? 

A thousand voices whisper to you so . 

You hide your head beneath the pillow 

Be a good boy now, don't suck your thumb 

Will it be there still when morning comes? 

I'd like to tell you life is carefree but 

Those who're naughty should be wary and...