Green Light in the Dark
Style: Soft piano

[Verse 1]
A small green glow is the only light still awake with us now
The whole house has gone quiet and settled, and I don't know how
But you are still warm in my arms, breathing soft and slow
And that little light watches over you, so hush now, let it go

[Chorus]
Elizabeth, the dark can't touch you while I'm holding you this way
Every breath you take is safer than the ending of the day
Close your eyes now, let the whole wide house grow still and dim
Elizabeth, my quiet one, I'm here and I'm not leaving him

[Verse 2]
Somewhere far away a clock is counting minutes we don't need
The kitchen holds its breath for you, and takes its time, and doesn't speed
Nothing in this house is rushing you away from where you are
You're closer than the ceiling and you're calmer than a star

[Pre-chorus]
Let your small hands soften now, let go of all they held today
Nothing waits beyond this room that can't just wait another day
Sleep is only steps away, so let me carry you there slow

[Chorus]
Elizabeth, the dark can't touch you while I'm holding you this way
Every breath you take is safer than the ending of the day
Close your eyes now, let the whole wide house grow still and dim
Elizabeth, my quiet one, I'm here and I'm not leaving him

[Bridge]
Nothing needs your eyes open, nothing needs a single sound
You are held so gently here, you couldn't fall if you tried, you're bound
Safe and warm and wanted, right here where you belong

[Chorus]
Elizabeth, the dark can't touch you while I'm holding you this way
Every breath you take is safer than the ending of the day
Close your eyes now, let the whole wide house grow still and dim
Elizabeth, my quiet one, I'm here and I'm not leaving him

[Outro]
Somewhere the clock still glows its faint and steady green
But you are already drifting past the quietest scene

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