Dory Previn Lover Lover Be My Cover lyrics

Lover, lover, be my cover
'Til the night begins to fade
Oh the demons I have danced with
Lover, lover, I'm afraid to fall asleep
The night is dark and deep
And I am so afraid to sleep
To fall asleep and dream

Lover, lover, let your body
Be my curtain, be my shade
I'm well acquainted with confusion
Lover, lover I'm afraid to fall asleep
The night is dark and deep
And I am so afraid to sleep
To fall asleep and dream

Something waits 'neath the water
Shapes and shadows drifting near
Someone watches in the darkness
Lover, won't you make him disappear

Hold my tense and tired body
I am scared to close my eyes
How I wish the reassuring sun would rise

Lover, lover, be my cover
So those demons won't parade
'Round me while I lie defenseless
Lover, lover, I'm afraid
To fall asleep and dream

Lover, lover, be my cover
So those demons won't parade
'Round me while I lie defenseless
Lover, lover, I'm afraid to fall asleep
The night is dark and deep
And I am so afraid to sleep
To fall asleep and die