Enter Sandman

"Enter Sandman" is a song by American metal band Metallica, featured as the opening track and lead single from their eponymous 1991 album. The song was produced by Bob Rock, and the music was written by Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and James Hetfield. Vocalist and guitarist Hetfield wrote the lyrics, which deal with nightmares. The single achieved gold certification for more than 500,000 copies shipped in the United States, spurring sales of over 15 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of Metallica's live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live at award ceremonies and benefit concerts. Known cover versions of the song: - Richard Cheese - Enter Sandman - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Enter Sandman - Pat Boone - Enter Sandman

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] Say your prayers, little one, don't forget, my son To include everyone I tuck you in, warm within, keep you free from sin 'Til the Sandman he comes [Pre-Chorus] Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight [Chorus] Exit light Enter night Take my hand We're off to never never-land [Verse 2] Something's wrong, shut the light, heavy thoughts tonight And they aren't of Snow White Dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragons' fire And of things that will bite, yeah [Pre-Chorus] Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight [Chorus] Exit light Enter night Take my hand We're off to never never-land [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] Now, I lay me down to sleep (Now, I lay me down to sleep) Pray the Lord my soul to keep (Pray the Lord my soul to keep) And if I die before I wake (If I die before I wake) Pray the Lord my soul to take (Pray the Lord my soul to take) Hush, little baby, don't say a word And never mind that noise you heard It's just the beast under your bed In your closet, in your head [Chorus] Exit light Enter night Grain of sand Exit light Enter night Take my hand We're off to never never-land (yeah, haha haha) [Outro] Oh, yeah-yeah, yo We're off to never never-land Take my hand We're off to never never-land Take my hand We're off to never never-land