The Oar Lies Still
Style: Music box

[Verse 1]
The little boat has come to rest against the shore tonight
The oar lies flat and still along the bottom of the hull
No further rowing left to do before the morning light
You are the reason this small world stays gentle and stays full

[Chorus]
Molly, Molly, the water's gone to sleep
Every ripple settles soft and every shadow's deep
Nothing here can find you, nothing here can call
Molly, you are held above it all

[Verse 2]
The current cannot reach you now, it's tucked beneath the keel
Warm and slow the darkness wraps around this drifting place
Nothing on this quiet water asks for you to steer or feel
There is only stillness now and time to rest your face

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the rocking carry all the day away
Close your eyes and let the small boat lean and gently sway
Sleep is coming closer with the tide and wants to stay

[Chorus]
Molly, Molly, the water's gone to sleep
Every ripple settles soft and every shadow's deep
Nothing here can find you, nothing here can call
Molly, you are held above it all

[Bridge]
No need to row, no need to steer or reach the other side
Someone is here to watch the boat and love you as you glide

[Chorus]
Molly, Molly, the water's gone to sleep
Every ripple settles soft and every shadow's deep
Nothing here can find you, nothing here can call
Molly, you are held above it all

[Outro]
The oar stays resting quiet at the bottom of the boat
Sleep now, Molly, safe and warm, and let your small heart float

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