Ash and Heaven
Style: Humming choir

[Verse 1]
The ash is turning soft and grey inside the quiet fire
While wind comes drifting down the chimney, low and tired
Everything is settling now, everything is still
You are the warmest thing this house will ever require

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes and let the last light fold away
Nothing here will ask you to be anywhere but here
So let the hush come closer while I stay

[Chorus]
Evan, the night is holding you as gently as it can
Sleep is a soft road leading somewhere close to heaven
Every star tonight is counting down from seven
Evan, you are safe here, held in careful hands

[Verse 2]
The embers breathe a little, then they settle back to sleep
While somewhere far away the wind keeps its own kind of time
Nothing in this house is asking you to keep
Anything but resting, warm and slow, and only mine to mind

[Bridge]
Hush now, let the fire fall to a whisper in the dark
Let the wind outside sing softer than a lullaby can

[Chorus]
Evan, the night is holding you as gently as it can
Sleep is a soft road leading somewhere close to heaven
Every star tonight is counting down from seven
Evan, you are safe here, held in careful hands

[Outro]
The ash has gone to quiet, and the wind has gone to rest
Sleep now, little Evan, you are held, you are the best

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