Under the Old Oak Tree
Style: Fingerpicked night

[Verse 1]
An owl kept watch while the whole wide world grew still tonight
A feather drifted down and landed soft and slow
It settled under the oak where shadows learn to rest
Just like you settle now, with nowhere left to go

[Pre-chorus]
The dark is only a blanket that the night has spread with care
Every small sound outside is only the wind saying goodnight
So close your eyes and let the quiet carry you somewhere

[Chorus]
Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream
Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky
You are the softest thing this whole night ever met
Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

[Verse 2]
The oak tree holds its branches like arms around the dark
Nothing moves too fast when the moon is hanging low
You are held the same way, safe within this quiet hour
Wrapped up warm in all the love that watches as you go

[Bridge]
That feather never asked to be so brown or bold or bright
It only had to fall and land exactly where it should
You never have to try to be the centre of the night
You already are the reason it feels so good

[Chorus]
Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream
Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky
You are the softest thing this whole night ever met
Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

[Outro]
Somewhere an owl folds its wings beneath the old oak tree
Sleep now, small one, and let the whole night carry you and me

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