Enter Sandman was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett, and is the opening track and first single from Metallicas eponymous album (also known as The Black Album) released in 1991. The lyrics discuss childrens nightmares. The track became one of Metallicas most well-known songs, significantly contributing to the albums commercial success.
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Introduction:
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Em
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say your prayers, little one
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don't forget, my son,
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to include everyone
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I tuck you in, warm within
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keep you free from sin
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till the sandman he comes
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(
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) sleep with one eye open gripping your pillow tight
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Ex it: light
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Ent er: night
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take my hand
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we're off to never-never land (
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something's wrong, shut the light
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heavy thoughts tonight
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and they aren't of snow white
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dreams of war, dreams of liars
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dreams of dragon's fire
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and of things that will bite
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(
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Ex it: light
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Ent er: night
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take my hand
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we're off to never-never land
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(
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) Hush little baby, don't say a word and never mind that noise you heard