Striped Rug By The Door
Style: Rocking chair waltz

[Verse 1]
Look how the striped rug lies so still and flat tonight
Right by the door where all the shadows go to rest
You are the reason this whole house feels warm and right
Sleepy and safe, you are the one I love the best

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the ceiling fade to grey
Nothing can reach you past that door tonight
Sleep is a boat and I will keep it steady till day

[Chorus]
Jasmine, my love, the dark cannot get past in
Nothing will touch you, nothing will bring you harm
Soft little breaths, and stillness settles fast in
You're held so close, wrapped warm in my arm

[Verse 2]
Down on the floorboards, moonlight finds a quiet line
Tracing the stripes like fingers, slow and kind
You are the softest thing this whole night can define
Rocking you gently, leaving the world behind

[Bridge]
Rest now, the house breathes slow around your bed
Every small sound is only the night saying goodnight

[Chorus]
Jasmine, my love, the dark cannot get past in
Nothing will touch you, nothing will bring you harm
Soft little breaths, and stillness settles fast in
You're held so close, wrapped warm in my arm

[Outro]
Sleep now, while the rug lies quiet by the door
You are so loved, and you were loved before

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