Soot and Ember
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
The soot comes tumbling soft down the old red brick tonight
Smoke curls above the grate like a slow and drowsy song
There is nothing in this room that could ever bring you fright
You are held here safe and warm where you belong

[Chorus]
Archibald, the fire is banked and low and kind
Hush now, every worry of the day has been enthralled
Archibald, I keep you closest in my mind
Sleep now, in this quiet house where nothing feels too scald

[Verse 2]
The metal grate stands guard while all the embers settle down
Nothing here can touch you, nothing here can do you harm
Every little ember wears a soft and fading crown
Rest inside the circle of this steady, gentle warm

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes, the whole wide house is breathing slow around you
Every corner of the dark has gone completely still
Let the warmth I carry for you settle in and hold you

[Chorus]
Archibald, the fire is banked and low and kind
Hush now, every worry of the day has been enthralled
Archibald, I keep you closest in my mind
Sleep now, in this quiet house where nothing feels too scald

[Bridge]
Nothing loud will find you, nothing bright will call you back
Only soft grey smoke that drifts and never makes a sound

[Chorus]
Archibald, the fire is banked and low and kind
Hush now, every worry of the day has been enthralled
Archibald, I keep you closest in my mind
Sleep now, in this quiet house where nothing feels too scald

[Outro]
The soot has settled soft along the sleeping brick tonight
Sleep on, my dear, you are the warmest thing in sight

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