When My Little One's Asleep - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
WHEN MY LITTLE ONE'S ASLEEP Copyright. 1886, by R. A. Saalfield Words by George Cooper. Music by J. P. Skelly. 
While the quiet stars are gleaming, And the birds to their rest have flown; Then I watch my darling dreaming, Ling'ring by her side alone. Oh, what visions wake to cheer me, Angels, too, their vigils keep, For their pinions hover near me While my little one's asleep. 
Refrain. Songs of angels bless and cheer her While the shadows round us creep; All things lovely linger near her When my little one's asleep. 
Golden tresses now are shining O'er the pillow soft and white; Oh, the sunny smile reclining On her placid brow each night. In the land of dreams she wanders, Where no eyes in sadness weep; O'er its joy and bosom ponders, While my little one's asleep.-Refrain. 
Fondly now my heart is praying For my darling day by day; Little feet, now tired with playing, May they never go astray. Stars the azure skies adorning, Watch her slumbers calm and deep; Angels hover near till morning, While my little one's asleep.-Refrain.