Slippers on the Floor
Style: Music box

[Verse 1]
Soft little steps go padding across the painted floor
Someone comes to watch you sleeping, gentle at your door
Wool against wood, the quietest sound the house can keep
You are the reason this whole home slows down to sleep

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the candle is low and the window still
Every small sound in this house is kind and it is still
Close your eyes, love, there is nowhere warmer you could be

[Chorus]
Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed
Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head
You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today
Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

[Verse 2]
The floorboards creak the way they always do at this same hour
Someone is near you, watching over you with all their power
No storm, no shadow dares to cross this quiet room tonight
You are the softest thing this house has ever held so tight

[Chorus]
Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed
Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head
You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today
Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

[Bridge]
Rest now, there is nothing you must carry through the dark
Every breath you take is gentle as a fading spark

[Chorus]
Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed
Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head
You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today
Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

[Outro]
The slippers rest beside the bed, their little journey done
Sleep now, Graham, you are loved beneath the quiet moon

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