Fingers on the Sleeve
Style: Irish air

[Verse 1]
Dust on the cover, soft in my hand
This old sleeve still keeps its shape
You never needed the record to spin
Just being near you feels like escape

[Pre-chorus]
Nothing on this turntable moves
Yet something in me starts to swell
Say the word and I'll set it playing

[Chorus]
Everly, you steady my heart
Quiet as a held out hand
Nothing about you comes apart
You're the calm I understand

[Verse 2]
Some nights we don't need any sound
Your presence fills up the room
Take away the horns and the strings
You're still the thing I'm tuned to

[Chorus]
Everly, you steady my heart
Quiet as a held out hand
Nothing about you comes apart
You're the calm I understand

[Bridge]
Play it or don't, the choice is small
Beside you either way is fine
Whatever room we're standing in
Turns into a kind of shrine

[Chorus]
Everly, you steady my heart
Quiet as a held out hand
Nothing about you comes apart
You're the calm I understand

[Outro]
The sleeve goes back upon the shelf
Held safe there, the same as you

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