Lantern on the Water
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
The water holds the boat and never lets it stray
and something holds you close the very same soft way
the lantern by the mast is swinging low and slow
and you are why I chose this quiet place to go

[Chorus]
Leo, the water's still and the light is turning kind
close your eyes now, leave the whole wide day behind
Leo, I'll keep the lantern burning while you sleep
this little boat is safe and yours to keep

[Verse 2]
No wind tonight to trouble us or rock the tide
just the small warm circle where we softly glide
I've got you wrapped up snug against the dark
and you're the brightest thing I've got, the sweetest spark

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the ripples carry off the noise
let the night come down and settle all its toys
you are held, you're kept, and morning's leaning in

[Chorus]
Leo, the water's still and the light is turning kind
close your eyes now, leave the whole wide day behind
Leo, I'll keep the lantern burning while you sleep
this little boat is safe and yours to keep

[Bridge]
Nothing moves but the gentle swing of amber light
nothing calls you back from this soft and sleepy night
you can drift, you can rest, there is nowhere else to be

[Chorus]
Leo, the water's still and the light is turning kind
close your eyes now, leave the whole wide day behind
Leo, I'll keep the lantern burning while you sleep
this little boat is safe and yours to keep

[Outro]
The lantern dims to gold above the sleeping tide
and you sail on inside the love that keeps you safe inside

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