Soft Across the Floor
Style: Harp lullaby

[Verse 1]
Softly the old floor creaks beneath my feet in the dark
Every quiet step is carrying me closer to you
Nothing in this house will ever wake or startle you
The night is only holding what is warm and true

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the whole house is breathing slow beside you
Nothing out there can reach you where you lie
Close your eyes, my love is standing watch till morning

[Chorus]
Charles, the dark is only a blanket pulled up high
Nobody could love you more than you are loved tonight
Rest easy, Charles, there is nothing left to carry
Sleep will hold you gently till the morning light

[Verse 2]
Bare feet find their way without a single light to guide them
I could walk this floor asleep, I know it that well
You are the reason every board and beam stands quiet
Watching over you is where my whole heart dwells

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the whole house is breathing slow beside you
Nothing out there can reach you where you lie
Close your eyes, my love is standing watch till morning

[Chorus]
Charles, the dark is only a blanket pulled up high
Nobody could love you more than you are loved tonight
Rest easy, Charles, there is nothing left to carry
Sleep will hold you gently till the morning light

[Bridge]
Every creak along this floor is only saying I am near
Sleep and let the whole wide world go still and clear

[Chorus]
Charles, the dark is only a blanket pulled up high
Nobody could love you more than you are loved tonight
Rest easy, Charles, there is nothing left to carry
Sleep will hold you gently till the morning light

[Outro]
The floor grows quiet now beneath my settling feet
Sleep on, my Charles, and rest in something sweet

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