Slow Brass Swing
Style: Music box

[Verse 1]
Behind the glass a small brass pendulum is swinging low and slow
It counts the hush of every hour while you drift where dreams begin
The tall old case stands quiet guard beside the fading fire's glow
And you are held here safe and warm, however dark has been

[Chorus]
Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you
Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do
Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you
Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

[Verse 2]
The brass keeps swinging gently, never rushing, never loud
Somewhere past the window the whole tired world has gone to sleep
No need to fear the shadows pooling soft beneath the shroud
Because you're wrapped in warmth too deep for worry to keep

[Pre-chorus]
Listen how the ticking settles slower than your breath
Nothing in this room has ever wished you harm or hurt
Close your eyes, my darling, there is nothing left

[Chorus]
Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you
Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do
Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you
Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

[Bridge]
Whatever you were carrying today can rest here too
The pendulum will hold the hours steady until dawn
Nothing needs deciding now, nothing waits on you

[Chorus]
Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you
Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do
Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you
Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

[Outro]
The brass will keep on swinging soft and slow behind the glass
Sleep well, dear Jon, and let this gentle night hold fast

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