Bye-lo, Baby, Bye-lo - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
BYE-LO, BABY, BYE-LO. Copyright, 1889. by Louis H. Ross & Co. Words by Geo. Purdy. Music by Fannie Rice, 
Hush thee, my baby, the shadows are falling O'er forest And lea, to bring rest to thee; Now close thy dear, sweet eyes, love, so soft and so blue, Like pretty violets, all wet with dew. 
Refrain. Bye-lo, baby, bye-lo, darling, go to sleep; Bye-lo, baby; bye-lo, baby, go to sleep. 
Chorus. Bye-lo, baby; bye-lo, bye-lo, baby, bye; Bye-lo, baby; bye-lo, bye-lo, baby, bye. 
Song birds, so joyous, have all gone to rest, And sunset is fading in the golden West: So close thy dear, sweet eyes. love, and dream of angels bright. Who guard thee, precious baby, 'till morning's rosy light.-Refrain & Cho. 
Slumber, precious darling, and peaceful be thy sleep. For mother is near thee, faithful watch to keep; And night-birds are calling am) flying so low, 'Tis time little baby should off to dreamland go. 
Refrain. Bye-lo, baby, bye-lo. mother watch will keep; Little stars are shining, and baby's fast asleep.- Chorus.