Soot and Smoke
Style: Accordion cradle

[Verse 1]
Somewhere the soot comes tumbling gently down the old red flue
Smoke curls up soft into a sky that's turning deep and blue
And you are held here, warm and still, beneath this quiet roof
Nothing tonight can touch the peace that's wrapped around you

[Pre-chorus]
The fire hums low and the whole house settles into sleep
Every small sound outside has learned to keep its promise to be sweet
So close your eyes, my darling, let the hush come rising deep

[Chorus]
Amelie, the night has come to hold you close and slow
Chimney smoke won't drift so far, it always finds its way home
You are loved here, simply, fully, never once tamely
Amelie, the dark is only somewhere soft to go

[Verse 2]
Outside the frost is settling down on rooftops far and near
But nothing cold can reach you now, there's nothing here to fear
The brick stays warm, the ash lies still, the embers glow just so
And you're the reason all this quiet gathers, soft and clear

[Chorus]
Amelie, the night has come to hold you close and slow
Chimney smoke won't drift so far, it always finds its way home
You are loved here, simply, fully, never once tamely
Amelie, the dark is only somewhere soft to go

[Bridge]
Every ember dims but never truly goes away
Just like the love that's watching over you till break of day

[Chorus]
Amelie, the night has come to hold you close and slow
Chimney smoke won't drift so far, it always finds its way home
You are loved here, simply, fully, never once tamely
Amelie, the dark is only somewhere soft to go

[Outro]
The soot will settle, and the smoke will find its quiet rest
Close your eyes now, little one, you always were the best

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