Black Water, Soft Wood
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
Black water laps so softly against the painted wood
and I am holding you close where nothing else can reach
the night is wide and quiet and it means you no harm
you are the small warm miracle asleep upon this beach

[Chorus]
Margaret, the dark is only resting, the same as you
hush now, Margaret, there is nothing here to fear
every star tonight was lit to watch over you sleeping
Margaret, my love, you are the reason I am here

[Verse 2]
The little boat rocks gently, tied and safe upon the tide
and you rock with it, breathing slow beneath the blanket's weight
nobody in the whole wide world is loved the way you are
so close your eyes, my darling, let the quiet do the rest

[Pre-chorus]
Somewhere the water settles and the wind forgets to blow
and you are curled so warm against the beating of my heart
so let the night come nearer, it has somewhere soft to go

[Chorus]
Margaret, the dark is only resting, the same as you
hush now, Margaret, there is nothing here to fear
every star tonight was lit to watch over you sleeping
Margaret, my love, you are the reason I am here

[Bridge]
Sleep now, and know you are held by more than just my arms
the whole night leans in close to keep you safe and warm

[Chorus]
Margaret, the dark is only resting, the same as you
hush now, Margaret, there is nothing here to fear
every star tonight was lit to watch over you sleeping
Margaret, my love, you are the reason I am here

[Outro]
The water goes on lapping soft against the painted wood
and you sleep on inside it, safe as anything could be

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