Stripes into Shadow
Style: Accordion cradle

[Verse 1]
Stripes on the wall are melting soft into the grey
and somewhere behind them the old wood cupboard breathes away
I feel you slowing, your small hand loosening its hold
and every worry of the day turns quiet, turns to gold

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the lamp burn low and small
hear how gently the hush comes falling on us all
stay right here while the dark folds soft around your name

[Chorus]
Margot, Margot, the night is only kind
you are the safest thing this house will ever find
hush now, Margot, let the quiet carry you
there is nothing waiting here but love, plain and true

[Verse 2]
You curl the way the shadow curls along the floor
content to know there's nothing else you're needing anymore
I watch you settle deeper than the fading light can go
and love you more than any word I know to show

[Bridge]
Sleep isn't far, it's only just beyond the door
you don't need to reach for it, it's yours to keep, be sure

[Chorus]
Margot, Margot, the night is only kind
you are the safest thing this house will ever find
hush now, Margot, let the quiet carry you
there is nothing waiting here but love, plain and true

[Outro]
The stripes have gone to shadow and the cupboard's fast asleep
so rest now, little Margot, in the peace that we will keep

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