Slate Above the Hearth
Style: Harp lullaby

[Verse 1]
Up on the roof one small slate is rattling gently
softest little rhythm for you to rest upon
hush now and listen how quiet it's settling
this old house is holding you safe until the dawn

[Pre-chorus]
Every sound tonight is turning into a lullaby
the fire is low and the shadows are curling round
close your eyes now, let the whole wide world go by

[Chorus]
Justin, my love, the night is soft and it's kind
sleep is a warm little boat you're floating upon
nothing can touch you, I've closed the dark behind
rest now, Justin, till the coming of the dawn

[Verse 2]
Wind comes calling but it can't get past the door
warmth is a blanket that we've folded round your bed
you don't need to carry one worry anymore
only the hush of my voice inside your head

[Bridge]
Slate keeps its whisper, soft against the beam
holding the roof the way I'm holding you
let it hum you gently into your dream

[Chorus]
Justin, my love, the night is soft and it's kind
sleep is a warm little boat you're floating upon
nothing can touch you, I've closed the dark behind
rest now, Justin, till the coming of the dawn

[Outro]
Somewhere above us that small slate is settling still
sleep now, my Justin, warm and safe until the light

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