Ismail, Drift to Sleep
Style: Harp lullaby

[Verse 1]
Dark water laps so softly at the painted oak below you
Every gentle wave that passes only wants to know you
Nothing in this quiet night was ever built to scare you
Close your eyes now, little one, for nothing here will bare you

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the rocking carry all your worry far away
Feel the boat beneath you settle, feel the hours softly sway
Sleep is coming closer now to hold you till the day

[Chorus]
Ismail, the water hums a tune that only you can hear
Nothing in this whole wide dark will ever bring you fear
Rest here, Ismail, safe beneath the sleeping deck above
Ismail, you are drifting soft on something close to love

[Verse 2]
Somewhere far above your head the stars are keeping watch tonight
Little waves keep tapping out a rhythm soft and right
You were carried here to rest where nothing comes to harm you
Sleep will wrap around you now and gently keep you warm too

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the rocking carry all your worry far away
Feel the boat beneath you settle, feel the hours softly sway
Sleep is coming closer now to hold you till the day

[Chorus]
Ismail, the water hums a tune that only you can hear
Nothing in this whole wide dark will ever bring you fear
Rest here, Ismail, safe beneath the sleeping deck above
Ismail, you are drifting soft on something close to love

[Bridge]
Somebody is watching over every breath you take
Nobody could love you more than what you make me feel awake

[Chorus]
Ismail, the water hums a tune that only you can hear
Nothing in this whole wide dark will ever bring you fear
Rest here, Ismail, safe beneath the sleeping deck above
Ismail, you are drifting soft on something close to love

[Outro]
Sleep now, while the water keeps on lapping at the oak
Rest here, little one, held safe by every gentle stroke

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