Black Water, Still
Style: Ambient wash

[Verse 1]
The black water laps soft against the side of the canoe
Every ripple is a hand that rocks this boat for you
Nothing out here means you harm tonight
Drifting slow is all we mean to do

[Chorus]
Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home
Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does
You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett
Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the dark the morning's waiting patiently for you
There's nothing on this water that would ever wish you ill
Rest your head against the wooden side
The night is calm and means to keep you still

[Pre-chorus]
The paddle rests, the ripples settle low and wide
Nothing needs to move now, nothing needs to hurry through
So let your breathing find the water's side

[Chorus]
Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home
Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does
You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett
Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

[Bridge]
You are the reason this whole night stays soft and slow
Every small wave out there is only here to keep you warm

[Chorus]
Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home
Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does
You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett
Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

[Outro]
The black water settles, and so do you, at last
Sleep now, Barrett, the whole night is holding fast

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