Wide As Water
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
Somewhere an oar has slipped so soft into the water
Sending out rings that reach the shore so slow
And you are held the way that river holds its quiet
Wrapped up in calm with everywhere to go

[Pre-chorus]
The ripples spread out wider than the dark can follow
Softer now, the whole wide night grows still
Close your eyes, and let the calm come find you

[Chorus]
Barry, the water carries you to sleep tonight
Every ring that spreads was only made to keep you warm
Nothing here will wake you, nothing here will harm you
Barry, you are safer than a harbour in a storm

[Verse 2]
The little boat has settled, and the oar is resting
No more rowing now, no further to roam
You are not adrift, you never have been drifting
You were always heading somewhere warm and home

[Chorus]
Barry, the water carries you to sleep tonight
Every ring that spreads was only made to keep you warm
Nothing here will wake you, nothing here will harm you
Barry, you are safer than a harbour in a storm

[Bridge]
Hush now, let the stars come out above the water
Let the dark be gentle as it holds you still and starry

[Chorus]
Barry, the water carries you to sleep tonight
Every ring that spreads was only made to keep you warm
Nothing here will wake you, nothing here will harm you
Barry, you are safer than a harbour in a storm

[Outro]
The rings have settled now, the water lies unbroken
Sleep, little one, you are so deeply, dearly loved

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