Fat Flakes
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
Fat flakes are sticking soft against the window pane tonight
the floorboards give their quiet little creaks and settle right
and nothing in this house would ever dream of causing harm
so let the falling snow be the last thing that you see

[Pre-chorus]
The whole wide world has slowed its breathing down to match your own
the dark outside is gentle and it means you no alarm
so rest against the warmth that only holds you close and calm

[Chorus]
Ann, the night is soft and you are safe within my span
sleep now, little Ann, beneath the hush of my own plan
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will ever harm
for as long as I am near you, dear one, sleep, my Ann

[Verse 2]
The shadows on the ceiling only rock you like a boat
somewhere far the wind is singing you a hum so low
you are wrapped in every kindness I could ever hope to show
and I will stay right here to watch the whole night through

[Chorus]
Ann, the night is soft and you are safe within my span
sleep now, little Ann, beneath the hush of my own plan
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will ever harm
for as long as I am near you, dear one, sleep, my Ann

[Bridge]
Let the glass go white and quiet while you drift away from me
hold this warmth inside you like a promise you began

[Chorus]
Ann, the night is soft and you are safe within my span
sleep now, little Ann, beneath the hush of my own plan
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will ever harm
for as long as I am near you, dear one, sleep, my Ann

[Outro]
Let the flakes keep falling soft against the glass till dawn
you are held and you are loved, and morning comes along

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