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"Morningtown Ride" is a lullaby originally written and performed by American singer Malvina Reynolds. The Seekers, an Australian pop group, recorded a cover version that became highly successful, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart.
What the lyrics are about
The song describes a nighttime journey taken by children aboard a train, with the Sandman serving as a protective guard, presented as a comforting narrative.
