(Verse 1) Hush now, my little one, sleep tight, my dear Close your eyes as daylight begins to clear Dream of the animals that roam so free There's a world full of adventure, just wait and see (Chorus) Sweet creatures and critters, big and small Gather 'round, and I'll tell you about them all Listen closely, and soon you shall see The magic in their world, as it comes to be (Verse 2) In the meadow, the rabbits hop and play With their twitching noses, they greet the day While the squirrels scamper, so agile and spry A ballet of acrobats up in the sky (Chorus) Sweet creatures and critters, big and small Gather 'round, and I'll tell you about them all Listen closely, and soon you shall see The magic in their world, as it comes to be (Verse 3) In the forest, the wise old owl keeps watch, As the deer and the fox with grace, they trot The songbirds whistle their melodies sweet, Their symphony fills the air with a treat (Chorus) Sweet creatures and critters, big and small Gather 'round, and I'll tell you about them all Listen closely, and soon you shall see The magic in their world, as it comes to be (Verse 4) On the farm, where the horses and cows graze, With sheep, pigs, and chickens, it's daisy-daze The barn cats are purring as they softly snooze, While the ducklings go swimming in their rowdy crews (Chorus) Sweet creatures and critters, big and small Gather 'round, and I'll tell you about them all Listen closely, and soon you shall see The magic in their world, as it comes to be (Bridge) Now drift away to the land of dreams, With all those creatures, share your schemes The world around us, full of grace and wonder, Sweet dreams, my dear, as you slumber yonder (Chorus) Sweet creatures and critters, big and small Gather 'round, and I'll tell you about them all Listen closely, and soon you shall see The magic in their world, as it comes to be (Outro) So rest well, my dear, in the comfort of night, May the animal's world bring sweet dreams so light We'll return tomorrow and join them to play, Now close your eyes, and rest till the break of day