The Slow White Turning
Style: Humming choir

[Verse 1]
There's a soft white light that circles slowly on your ceiling
Round and round it goes while you are curled up warm in bed
Nothing in this house tonight will wake you or come near you
Every turning of the light says all is well instead

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the day float gently out of reach
Nothing you must hold onto, nothing you must say
Just the light, and you, and quiet, drifting off to sleep

[Chorus]
Ralph, the light is turning soft and slow above your head
Nothing here will ever hurt you, nothing here will ask for half
Ralph, the whole wide house is settled, breathing round your little bed
Sleep now, hold my whisper close, and know I love you, Ralph

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the window, the whole world has gone to hushing
Only this small room is bright with one slow turning glow
You don't have to watch it, you can let your eyelids lower
It will keep on turning gently long after you let go

[Bridge]
Even when the morning comes and pulls the curtains wide
I will still be near you, right here by your side

[Chorus]
Ralph, the light is turning soft and slow above your head
Nothing here will ever hurt you, nothing here will ask for half
Ralph, the whole wide house is settled, breathing round your little bed
Sleep now, hold my whisper close, and know I love you, Ralph

[Outro]
Sleep now, little one, beneath that slow and turning light
Rest easy, Ralph, and let it carry you through night

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