Sleep, Dearie, Sleep

Part of a series of articles on the
Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II
Events
Reactions Operation London Bridge The Queue List of state funeral dignitaries Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Demise Honours
Compositions
Like as the hart Who shall separate us? Sleep, Dearie, Sleep
Succession
Charles III Proclamation of accession Coronation
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Sleep, Dearie, Sleep is a traditional Scottish lament for the bagpipes. The tune is used as a taps signal in Highland army regiments. It gained prominence when it was played during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022.