Taps

[Graymatter]

Day is done, gone the sun

From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;

All is well, safety rest, God is nigh.

Fading light dims the sight,

And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright;

From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.

Sun has set, shadows come,

Time has fled, we must go to our rest;

Always true to the promises we've made.

Then good night, peaceful night,

'Til the light of the dawn shineth bright,

God is near, do not fear---Friend, good night.

Dear one, rest! In the west

Sable night lulls the day on her breast;

Sweet good night! Now away, to thy rest.

[Graymatter]

Seems there are no "official" lyrics for Taps, but these are some favorites.

[Dubya]

I remember a version that had
Duty done like the sun going west when I was in the Marines. I can't find it anywhere.