Little Duck, Come In
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
Warm water circles slowly round your small and steady toes
Every duck upon the surface leans in close to rest
You watch them drift together as the last light softly goes
Penelope, my darling, you are held and you are blessed

[Pre-chorus]
The water empties gently, quiet as a sigh
Ducks settle in the shallows, no more need to roam
Hush now, let the daylight say its last goodbye

[Chorus]
Penelope, Penelope, the night is soft and slow
Close your eyes, my darling, let the warmth stay near
Penelope, you're cradled in the gentlest afterglow
Sleep will come and find you, and there's nothing here to fear

[Verse 2]
One small duck goes spinning where the water learns to leave
Round and round it circles, never far from you
Nothing here will hurry you, no reason yet to grieve
Only soap and starlight, only skies of gentle blue

[Chorus]
Penelope, Penelope, the night is soft and slow
Close your eyes, my darling, let the warmth stay near
Penelope, you're cradled in the gentlest afterglow
Sleep will come and find you, and there's nothing here to fear

[Bridge]
Every duck will find its harbour by the tub's worn edge
You are already home, wrapped soft in every thread

[Chorus]
Penelope, Penelope, the night is soft and slow
Close your eyes, my darling, let the warmth stay near
Penelope, you're cradled in the gentlest afterglow
Sleep will come and find you, and there's nothing here to fear

[Outro]
The water's still now, and the ducks have gone to sleep
So rest here, Penelope, in dreams both soft and deep

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