A Beam Across the Wall
Style: Harp lullaby

[Verse 1]
A far yellow beam is sweeping over the wall so slow
It slides through the dark like it has somewhere quiet to go
But nothing outside is worth more than this room tonight
You settle down deeper wherever that soft light seems to flow

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the hush come and hold you still
Every shadow in this room means you no ill
So let the night carry you gently up over the hill

[Chorus]
Cole, you are the warmest thing this whole house knows
Sleep now, safe as embers when the fire is low
Nothing in the dark can touch what your small heart holds
Cole, my quiet one, this is how the calm night goes

[Verse 2]
The beam keeps its slow watch, steady as a heartbeat can be
Tracing a soft path none of us but you can see
You breathe out the day like it was never any weight at all
And the whole dim room leans in to let you simply be

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the hush come and hold you still
Every shadow in this room means you no ill
So let the night carry you gently up over the hill

[Chorus]
Cole, you are the warmest thing this whole house knows
Sleep now, safe as embers when the fire is low
Nothing in the dark can touch what your small heart holds
Cole, my quiet one, this is how the calm night goes

[Bridge]
Wherever that light lands, may you feel it there too
Held soft as a promise that keeps coming back to you

[Chorus]
Cole, you are the warmest thing this whole house knows
Sleep now, safe as embers when the fire is low
Nothing in the dark can touch what your small heart holds
Cole, my quiet one, this is how the calm night goes

[Outro]
The beam moves on slowly, its work for tonight nearly done
Sleep well, my Cole, you are loved before the light or the sun

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