Claire, the Linen's Still
Style: Soft piano

[Verse 1]
The window's open just a little to let the night breathe in
And the radiator hums you a warm and steady tune
Somewhere past the curtain the whole wide world has gone still
But you are held here safely, wrapped up beneath the moon

[Pre-chorus]
Let your small hands rest now, let every worry go quiet
Feel how the warmth is rising slow to meet the cool night air
There is nothing waiting for you but sleep and morning light

[Chorus]
Claire, my love, the dark is only soft tonight
Close your eyes and drift where dreams are always fair
Nothing here will hurt you, everything's alright
Sleep now, Claire, you're held in every kind of care

[Verse 2]
The linen sways so gently like it's rocking you to rest
Barely lifting, barely moving, just breathing with the breeze
Every little sound outside is settling down to nothing
And you are sinking softer than the hush of falling leaves

[Bridge]
I will stay right here while the whole house goes to sleep
Watching over you so quietly, a promise I will keep

[Chorus]
Claire, my love, the dark is only soft tonight
Close your eyes and drift where dreams are always fair
Nothing here will hurt you, everything's alright
Sleep now, Claire, you're held in every kind of care

[Outro]
The window stays open just enough to let the morning in
And you will wake up loved, exactly as you have always been

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