A Candle for Isabel
Style: Accordion cradle

[Verse 1]
A small flame is melting soft wax down the hall tonight
pooling low and golden in a quiet ring of light
it asks for nothing, it only glows and stays
watching over you in its warm and steady blaze

[Pre-chorus]
The whole house is settling into hush and into rest
and every corner softens into shadow you love best
so let your breathing follow how the candlelight will fall

[Chorus]
Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell
hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell
you are held here safely, you are held so well

[Verse 2]
The wick burns quietly with a small and faithful light
asking only to keep watch across the sleeping night
it does not flicker, it does not ever stray
it simply stays beside you until the break of day

[Pre-chorus]
Every sound grows softer as the hours turn to rest
and the dark feels gentle when you're held against my chest
so let your breathing follow how the candlelight will fall

[Chorus]
Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell
hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell
you are held here safely, you are held so well

[Bridge]
Wax will pool and spread but the small flame holds its ground
and just like that small light, love keeps you safe and sound

[Chorus]
Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell
hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel
nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell
you are held here safely, you are held so well

[Outro]
The little flame is dimming now, its work is nearly done
sleep on, dear Isabel, until the rising sun

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