Safe Beside the Water
Style: Celesta and strings

[Verse 1]
The water moves so softly by the old wooden bank
Rocking slow in a rhythm only night understands
And you are held here safely, warm within every plank
Wrapped in the kind of quiet that never asks demands

[Pre-chorus]
Somewhere a metal ring is turning gently in the dark
Holding the rope that keeps you close and keeps you still
Let your eyes grow heavy now, there's nothing left to spark

[Chorus]
Frank, the night is wide but you are small and safe within it
Sleep is calling softly, let it carry you away
Every star above has waited patiently to begin it
Frank, you're held so gently till the coming of the day

[Verse 2]
No wave will ever reach you, no current pulls too strong
Painted wood beneath you keeps its promise through the night
Somewhere far above you the darkness hums a quiet song
Just for you to rest in until morning brings the light

[Chorus]
Frank, the night is wide but you are small and safe within it
Sleep is calling softly, let it carry you away
Every star above has waited patiently to begin it
Frank, you're held so gently till the coming of the day

[Bridge]
Nothing here will hurry you, nothing here will fade
Only slow and easy breaths in the gentle shade

[Chorus]
Frank, the night is wide but you are small and safe within it
Sleep is calling softly, let it carry you away
Every star above has waited patiently to begin it
Frank, you're held so gently till the coming of the day

[Outro]
The water settles softer now against the painted wood
You are loved as surely as the night is understood

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