Turn the Lock Soft and Slow
Style: Rain and piano

[Verse 1]
A brass key turns slowly inside the old oak door
and every room grows quiet just for you
the house breathes out and settles down upon the floor
while soft rain hums a tune the whole night through

[Chorus]
Matthew, the dark is only kindness wearing grey
nothing in this house would ever frighten you
close your eyes now, let the day just drift away
Matthew, I will keep the porch light burning through

[Verse 2]
The latch clicks gentle, softer than a lullaby hummed low
and every shadow folds itself in two
the rain keeps tapping secrets on the window
just to watch the quiet fall on you

[Pre-chorus]
I'll leave the hallway lamp a little bright for you
I'll leave this heavy door unlocked but true
so when you dream, you'll know just who is watching over

[Chorus]
Matthew, the dark is only kindness wearing grey
nothing in this house would ever frighten you
close your eyes now, let the day just drift away
Matthew, I will keep the porch light burning through

[Bridge]
Rain on the roof is only saying hush
piano notes are falling soft as feathers do
nothing can reach you past this gentle brush
of quiet settling warm and close to you

[Chorus]
Matthew, the dark is only kindness wearing grey
nothing in this house would ever frighten you
close your eyes now, let the day just drift away
Matthew, I will keep the porch light burning through

[Outro]
The brass key rests now, turned and still beside the door
and sleep has found the safest place for you

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