Branches on the Wall
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
Branches move so slowly on the plaster up above you
Midnight holds its breath tonight because it loves you
Nothing in this quiet house would ever mean you harm
Sleep is only warmth and you are folded in my arm

[Pre-chorus]
Every little shadow tells the dark to soften now
Hush is just the house remembering how
Close your eyes, my darling, let the whole wide night come near

[Chorus]
Katherine, the branches sway to gather in your dreams
Nothing sharp can reach you, nothing here's what it seems
Katherine, you're softer than the lamplight on the floor
Sleep and I will love you just the same as before

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the window there's a wind that hums so low
It only wants to tell you it will rock you slow
You don't need to answer, you don't need to understand
Just breathe here beside me with your small hand in my hand

[Chorus]
Katherine, the branches sway to gather in your dreams
Nothing sharp can reach you, nothing here's what it seems
Katherine, you're softer than the lamplight on the floor
Sleep and I will love you just the same as before

[Bridge]
Whatever moves outside will only ever pass you by
Nothing tonight will ask you why
You are held, you are held, however far you drift

[Chorus]
Katherine, the branches sway to gather in your dreams
Nothing sharp can reach you, nothing here's what it seems
Katherine, you're softer than the lamplight on the floor
Sleep and I will love you just the same as before

[Outro]
Let the branches keep on drifting, soft and slow, across the white
Rest now, little one, you are the warmest part of night

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