Sleeping With the Light On

SLEEPING WITH THE LIGHT ON
© Jim Molinelli

[Verse]
When I was little and if Dad was away
Mom would sleep with his bed light on
When he got home late he could find his way
That tiny act of love I have carried on...

[Verse]
I'm alone tonight since you're in Georgia today
So I'll turn the light on for ya’ as I go to sleep
Tomorrow you'll call me and talk about your day,
I smile at the thought, then start counting sheep

[Chorus]
It doesn’t matter where you are, whether far or near
The bedside lamp is lit, to guide you back to me
Seems half of me is missing, when you're not here.
I’m sleeping with the light on, until you’re home with me.

[verse]
Your calls from the road mean more than you know
We chat about the day and the distance now behind
They help me feel your love, your voice lets it show
As we count down the miles, our hearts aligned.

[Verse]
The front door opens softly and there you stand
You smile the special smile--the one you save for me
“I missed you so much”... as you take my hand
“No more sleeping with the light on… tonight you sleep with me”.

[Chorus]
It doesn’t matter where you are, whether far or near
The bedside lamp is lit, to guide you back to me
Seems half of me is missing, when you're not here.
I’m sleeping with the light on, until you’re home with me...

Yes, I’m sleeping with the light on… till you’re home... with me.