Under the Green Hood
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
The green hood trembles soft above where you are lying still
Dry leaves are drifting down so slow, they mean you no harm at all
I feel the whole wide night grow quiet just to hold you until
You close your eyes and drift away, so peaceful, small and small

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the wind has settled low and soft around your bed
Nothing can reach you here tonight, not one thing to be feared
So let your breathing slow right down and rest your sleepy head

[Chorus]
Dahlia, the dark is only kindness wrapped in grey
Every star tonight is leaning close to watch you dream
Dahlia, my love for you will never drift away
You are the calmest, warmest thing this whole night's ever seen

[Verse 2]
The branches sway so gently that they barely make a sound
Every leaf that falls is just the sky tucking you in tight
I will stay right here beside you till the morning comes around
Nothing in this whole wide dark could ever dim your light

[Chorus]
Dahlia, the dark is only kindness wrapped in grey
Every star tonight is leaning close to watch you dream
Dahlia, my love for you will never drift away
You are the calmest, warmest thing this whole night's ever seen

[Bridge]
Sleep now, there is nowhere safer than this quiet space
Every leaf that settles down is settling to keep you warm

[Chorus]
Dahlia, the dark is only kindness wrapped in grey
Every star tonight is leaning close to watch you dream
Dahlia, my love for you will never drift away
You are the calmest, warmest thing this whole night's ever seen

[Outro]
The green hood settles softly now, still trembling overhead
Sleep on, my dear Dahlia, the night has tucked you into bed

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