A first Christmas present that outlasts the babygrow

• Snow on the Windowsill

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  Cello cradleFor Noah

  A slow, cello-soft lullaby for settling Noah to sleep, drawn from snow falling outside while the radiator hums the room warm.

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  Verse 1

  Snow is falling soft on the glass while you drift off to sleepthe leaves on the sill have gathered in their own quiet heapthe radiator hums low, keeping the whole night warmyou are the reason this small room has anything to keep

  Chorus

  Noah, the dark outside can't touch you herehush now, there is nothing in this night to fearclose your eyes, let the hours grow slow and clearNoah, you are held closer than you know

  Verse 2

  Somewhere the wind is moving through branches bare and stillbut nothing cold can find its way past this warm sillevery flake that falls is settling you deeper into restyou are worth more than all the hush the night can spill

  Pre-chorus

  Let the frost paint pictures on the window while you dreamfeel how the warmth stays gathered here, steady as a streamsleep is coming gentle now, soft as it can seem

  Chorus

  Noah, the dark outside can't touch you herehush now, there is nothing in this night to fearclose your eyes, let the hours grow slow and clearNoah, you are held closer than you know

  Bridge

  Let the hiss of warmth be the only sound you needrest inside this quiet that was gathered just for younothing in the world tonight will ask a thing of you

  Chorus

  Noah, the dark outside can't touch you herehush now, there is nothing in this night to fearclose your eyes, let the hours grow slow and clearNoah, you are held closer than you know

  Outro

  Let the snow keep falling soft, the leaves stay piled and stillyou are safe inside this warmth, and always will be, love

• The Snow Outside Your Window

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  Music boxFor Julia

  A slow music box lullaby for settling a little one named Julia to sleep, built around the hush of snow glowing orange against the glass.

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  Verse 1

  Look how the streetlamps turn the snowflakes into gold as they fallSoft through the window, safe on the other side of the glassNothing tonight can reach you now, nothing at allThe whole cold world can wait outside while these quiet moments pass

  Pre-chorus

  Close your eyes now, let the hush of evening pull you deepThere is nowhere warmer than this small and steady placeNowhere you're held so gently as you drift toward sleep

  Chorus

  Julia, the snow falls soft and slow tonightYou are the warmest thing in all this lightJulia, cerulean shadows on the wallSleep now, you are loved by all

  Verse 2

  Every flake outside is drifting down without a single soundWhile you are wrapped up warm where nothing cold can ever creepThe glass keeps the whole wide winter safely boundSo rest here easy, Julia, and let the night be deep

  Pre-chorus

  Close your eyes now, let the hush of evening pull you deepThere is nowhere warmer than this small and steady placeNowhere you're held so gently as you drift toward sleep

  Chorus

  Julia, the snow falls soft and slow tonightYou are the warmest thing in all this lightJulia, cerulean shadows on the wallSleep now, you are loved by all

  Bridge

  Somewhere far off a streetlamp hums its low and orange songAnd here you rest, so certain that you belong

  Chorus

  Julia, the snow falls soft and slow tonightYou are the warmest thing in all this lightJulia, cerulean shadows on the wallSleep now, you are loved by all

  Outro

  The lamps will keep on glowing gold behind the frosted glassAnd you'll sleep safe and warm until this quiet night has passed

• Moon and Owls, Betsy and Gus

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  LullabySoft female voiceTwins

  Our twins Betsy and Gus are three. They share a room, a birthday and a deep commitment to not sleeping: one winds the other up like clockwork. She loves the moon; he loves owls. One lullaby with both names woven in, so nobody's verse is first, is the dream. Literally.

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  Verse 1

  Betsy, Betsy, find the moon,Soft and round and up so soon.Gus, oh Gus, the owls are near,Wings all quiet, sleep is here.

  Refrain

  Hush now Betsy, hush now Gus,Two little stars, no need to fuss.The moon and owls both agree,Time to drift, just you and me.

  Verse 2

  Betsy's moon glows silver light,Gus's owls say soft goodnight.Two round eyes up in a tree,Two round cheeks where you should be.

  Refrain

  Hush now Betsy, hush now Gus,Two little stars, no need to fuss.The moon and owls both agree,Time to drift, just you and me.

  Bridge

  One room, one night, one lullaby,Betsy hums it, Gus says why.No more winding, still the clock,Soft as feathers, moon and rock.

  Verse 3

  Owls are tucking in their wings,Moon is humming quiet things.Betsy sleepy, Gus sleeps too,Both together, through and through.

  Refrain

  Hush now Betsy, hush now Gus,Two little stars, no need to fuss.The moon and owls both agree,Time to drift, just you and me.

  Outro

  Moon is dim and owls are still,Betsy, Gus, the night is calm.Two small breaths, both soft and slow,Sleep has come, and off we go.

• Marnie's Gentle Dance

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  LullabySoft female voiceBallet

  Our daughter Marnie is four: part ballerina, part mud enthusiast, entirely in charge. She insists on the same three songs every night and we'd love one that's actually hers: her name, her wonky bun, her beloved sausage dog Ken, all sung soft.

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  Verse 1

  Little Marnie, twirl so slow,muddy boots by the door now, resting in a row.Your wonky bun is coming loose,soft against the pillow, no more running free.

  Refrain

  Hush now, Marnie, close your eyes,the ballet shoes are sleeping, tucked in for the night.Ken is curled up by your feet,two sleepy friends together, breathing soft and sweet.

  Verse 2

  The puddles dream of yesterday,the garden's gone all quiet, put its mud away.Your little feet that danced all dayare still now under blankets, ready to float away.

  Refrain

  Hush now, Marnie, close your eyes,the ballet shoes are sleeping, tucked in for the night.Ken is curled up by your feet,two sleepy friends together, breathing soft and sweet.

  Bridge

  Spin so slow, like a leaf on air,Marnie girl with tangled hair.Ken breathes soft, his sausage sigh,a lullaby, a lullaby.

  Refrain

  Hush now, Marnie, close your eyes,the ballet shoes are sleeping, tucked in for the night.Ken is curled up by your feet,two sleepy friends together, breathing soft and sweet.

  Outro

  Sleep now, Marnie, mud and lace,morning waits in its own good time and place.Ken's asleep, and so must you,goodnight, my Marnie, I love you.

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