Soot and Slumber
Style: Rocking chair waltz

[Verse 1]
Watch how the soot slides down so slow behind the glass
Nothing tonight is asked to hurry or to run
Deep in the hearth the small grey flecks have settled fast
Charlotte, you're held before the last light's gone

[Pre-chorus]
Every ember bows its head and dims to rest
Quiet is only the day, folding itself away
So let your eyes grow heavy, you have passed the test

[Chorus]
Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you
Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all
Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true
Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

[Verse 2]
Somewhere a chimney holds its warmth like folded hands
Sleep doesn't ask you to be brave or strong
Nothing out there in the dark demands
Only that you rest until the dawn comes along

[Pre-chorus]
Every ember bows its head and dims to rest
Quiet is only the day, folding itself away
So let your eyes grow heavy, you have passed the test

[Chorus]
Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you
Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all
Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true
Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

[Bridge]
Rest now, the fire has said all it can say
Rest now, and let the hours carry you gently away

[Chorus]
Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you
Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all
Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true
Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

[Outro]
Somewhere the soot has settled soft along the stone
Sleep now, Charlotte, you were never once alone

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