Softly Within
Style: Humming choir

[Verse 1]
White linen brushes the brass so slow and so quiet tonight
Curtains breathe out while the stars are just catching their light
Somewhere the dark folds around us like a blanket pulled thin
You are the calm that the whole house is holding within

[Pre-chorus]
Close now your eyes as the window sighs soft on its rail
Let the last light on the sill grow small and grow pale
Sleep is a boat and I'm tucking you safe for the sail

[Chorus]
Finn, my sweet Finn, let the night pull you gently in
Nothing can touch you while I'm humming this hymn
Rest now the day and however it's been
You're the warmest thing this house has ever held, Finn

[Verse 2]
Down in the hall the old clock keeps its slow, even beat
Somewhere a breeze finds the cloth and it stirs at your feet
Hush now, there's nothing that's coming to trouble your chin
You're held by a love that has no edge and no end

[Bridge]
Let the linen keep swaying, let the brass rail stay still
Sleep is not far now, just over the hill

[Chorus]
Finn, my sweet Finn, let the night pull you gently in
Nothing can touch you while I'm humming this hymn
Rest now the day and however it's been
You're the warmest thing this house has ever held, Finn

[Outro]
Let the white cloth settle soft against the brass once more
You are safe now, you are home, you are held to the core

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