One Short Sleep (2024)

for two-part choir and piano

Have you ever stayed up too late and had your feelings twist themselves backwards? Have you ever felt hopeless, overwhelmed, or alone? “One Short Sleep” is about overcoming those feelings and finding strength in yourself. This Dorian melody and its simple harmonies are accessible to young and experienced voices alike.

Original text

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When I lie in bed in the evening / sometimes I feel lonely / I look at the moon and remember / sunny days are only / one short sleep away

When the stars can’t shine through the darkness / When the sky is cloudy / I turn on a light in my bedroom / Cozy glow surrounds me / like the Milky Way

When the sun shines brighter and brighter / ‘til my eyes are blinded / I find gentle shade and I rest there / smiling absentminded / through a perfect day

When it feels like no one can hear me / even when I’m calling / I raise up my voice to the treetops / ‘til the leaves start falling / fifty miles away

When I lie in bed in the evening / sometimes I feel lonely / I look at the moon and remember / sunny days are only / one short sleep away