Soft as Soot
Style: Soft piano

[Verse 1]
Soot comes falling slow behind the old red brick tonight
You are settling down as quiet as the embers glow
Every little sound outside has softened out of sight
And the warmth stays here with you, however cold winds blow

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the darkness gather soft around your bed
There is nothing out there waiting that can reach you here
Close your eyes, my love, and let the quiet fill your head

[Chorus]
Cole, the fire is banked and low and steady through the night
Nothing in this house will stir before the morning sun
Sleep, Cole, sleep, and let the grate hold all its gentle light
You are held here safe and warm till every dream is done

[Verse 2]
Somewhere up the chimney, one last curl of smoke drifts free
And it carries off the worries of the whole long day
You are wrapped in blankets warmer than a cup of tea
Let the small flame guard your sleeping while the shadows stay

[Bridge]
No need to keep one eye open, love, no need to fear
Every gentle sound around you only means you're near

[Chorus]
Cole, the fire is banked and low and steady through the night
Nothing in this house will stir before the morning sun
Sleep, Cole, sleep, and let the grate hold all its gentle light
You are held here safe and warm till every dream is done

[Outro]
Somewhere the last soot settles soft and still upon the floor
And you sleep on, held closer now than ever, safe once more

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