"You Can Close Your Eyes" is a song written by James Taylor which was released on his third studio album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon (1971). It was also released as the B-side to his #1 single "You've Got a Friend". It has often been described as a lullaby. It was initially recorded and released by his sister Kate Taylor for her 1971 album Sister Kate. The song has been covered by many artists, including Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Maureen McGovern, Richie Havens, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Eddie Vedder with Natalie Maines, and the King's Singers.