Beware beware the darkling child
He lives in shadows and the night.
He feeds on fears and drinks your tears
And then lays hidden in plain sight.

The darkling child the darkling child
Like frost that kills the tender flower,
And puddles after summer rain.
You'll know he's been but not the hour,
Or know when he'll creep back again

The darkling child the darkling child
Looks in upon you in the night.
And lurks upon the window sill
With blackened teeth and poison bite.

The darkling child the darkling child
His eyes are ice, and heart is stone.
You'll never think of him as nice.
Or want to meet him when alone.

So close the windows, shut the door.
Draw the curtains, dim the light.
He will not harm you or alarm you
if you keep your eyes shut tight.