Darlene, Evergreen
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
The leaves outside are turning slowly darker in the yard
But nothing in this room could ever touch you, resting here
I'll leave the hose still dripping softly, water falling far
And gather every worry up until the morning's clear

[Pre-chorus]
The dark is only night pulling a blanket round the trees
Nothing out there wants to reach you, nothing means you harm
So let your busy little heartbeat slow into the breeze

[Chorus]
Darlene, the whole wide night is holding still just to keep you safe
Softer than a shadow settling quiet in between
You are the calm the evening reaches for when light gives way
Sleep now, my Darlene, my own, my evergreen

[Verse 2]
The garden's turning black and green to something soft and blue
Water keeps on falling gently, patient as can be
I think of all the mornings still arriving just for you
And how each one will find you closer, safer, wrapped in me

[Chorus]
Darlene, the whole wide night is holding still just to keep you safe
Softer than a shadow settling quiet in between
You are the calm the evening reaches for when light gives way
Sleep now, my Darlene, my own, my evergreen

[Bridge]
Let the hose keep dripping soft out in the dark
You are held much closer than you'll ever have to know

[Chorus]
Darlene, the whole wide night is holding still just to keep you safe
Softer than a shadow settling quiet in between
You are the calm the evening reaches for when light gives way
Sleep now, my Darlene, my own, my evergreen

[Outro]
The leaves will turn to green again when morning comes round soon
And you'll still be my quiet certain evergreen till noon

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