Grey Wings, Soft Night
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
Grey feathers stir on the oak past the windowpane
Soft as a hush, soft as the falling of rain
Everything out there is settling down to rest
And you are held close, my own quiet refrain

[Pre-chorus]
The branch goes still and the whole sky starts to dim
Down in the warm where the candlelight is thin
Sleep is coming closer now, and it wants you in

[Chorus]
Ralph, the night is soft and it knows your name
Nothing in the dark tonight could ever be a gaffe
Every star above has come to stand behalf
Close your eyes now, Ralph, and drift beyond the frame

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the glass a small wing folds to sleep
Quiet as a promise that I mean to keep
You are wrapped in warmth, in blankets soft and deep
While the whole wide night goes gentle, slow and deep

[Bridge]
Let the wind outside just hum a low goodnight
Nothing needs to move now, nothing needs to fight

[Chorus]
Ralph, the night is soft and it knows your name
Nothing in the dark tonight could ever be a gaffe
Every star above has come to stand behalf
Close your eyes now, Ralph, and drift beyond the frame

[Outro]
The oak stands quiet, its grey wings folded still
Sleep now, little one, held safe against the chill

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