The Willow Chair
Style: Glockenspiel

[Verse 1]
The willow chair creaks slow beside the wall tonight
Rocking soft in rhythm with your breath so light
Every little sound out there has gone to rest
And nothing in this house will dim your gentle light

[Chorus]
Rhiannon, the dark is only velvet round your bed
Close your eyes now, let the quiet hold your head
You are so loved, more than any word can hold
Sleep on, Rhiannon, there is nothing here to dread

[Verse 2]
The old chair leans and settles by the skirting board
Its wooden arms still humming with the games we played
Somewhere past the window the whole world has slowed
And you are the softest thing this night has made

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the shadows are only resting here
Nothing moves that isn't warm, that isn't near
Let the last light fade and lean in close to sleep

[Chorus]
Rhiannon, the dark is only velvet round your bed
Close your eyes now, let the quiet hold your head
You are so loved, more than any word can hold
Sleep on, Rhiannon, there is nothing here to dread

[Bridge]
Every creak is just the house breathing slow with you
Nothing here will ever let the morning rush

[Chorus]
Rhiannon, the dark is only velvet round your bed
Close your eyes now, let the quiet hold your head
You are so loved, more than any word can hold
Sleep on, Rhiannon, there is nothing here to dread

[Outro]
The willow chair goes still now, its work is done
Sleep soft, Rhiannon, you are the calm this night has won

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