Owl at the Window
Style: Glockenspiel

[Verse 1]
An owl is resting quiet on the sill outside your window
The whole wide world is folding into shadow soft and slow
Nothing in the dark tonight will ever reach this room
And every little sound outside has somewhere else to go

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the ceiling drift away like smoke
Let your breathing slow to match the hush that I have spoke
There is nothing you need do but let the quiet in

[Chorus]
Ava, Ava, sleep is calling soft and low
Nothing here will ever hurt you, this I know
Rest your head, I'm watching over, near or far
Ava, Ava, you're my quiet, gentle star

[Verse 2]
The night outside is wide and dark but it is only night
It cannot come between these walls or dim this small warm light
You are held here safe and steady while the hours turn

[Bridge]
Somewhere out there wings are folding down to rest as well
Every creature finds a corner where it's safe to dwell
You are held the closest, closer than the dark can tell

[Chorus]
Ava, Ava, sleep is calling soft and low
Nothing here will ever hurt you, this I know
Rest your head, I'm watching over, near or far
Ava, Ava, you're my quiet, gentle star

[Outro]
The owl outside is settling now, its watching finally done
Sleep on, my Ava, safe till morning, safe until the sun

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