The rain beats hard at my window

While you, so softly do sleep

And you can't hear the cold wind blow

You are sleeping so deep



Outside it's dark, the moon hiding

By starlight only I see

The host of the night-time go riding

But you are safe here with me



So, while the world out there is sleeping

And everyone wrapped up so tight

Oh, I am here a vigil keeping

On this stormy night

I promised I always would love you

If skies would be gray or be blue

I whisper this prayer now above you

That there will always be you



Sometimes, we're just like the weather

Changing by day after day

As long as we'll be together

Storms will pass away



I said, I would guard and protect you

And keep you free from all harm

And if life should ever reject you

That love would weather each storm



So, while the world out there is sleeping

And everyone wrapped up so tight

Oh, I am here a vigil keeping

On this stormy night

I promised I always would love you

If skies would be gray or be blue

I whisper the prayer now above you

That there will always be you



Soon, I know you'll be waking,

Ask did I sleep- did I write?

And I'll just say I was making

A song... for a stormy night.