Slow as the Pendulum
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
The old clock swings behind its little glass door so slow
Its brass heart tells the whole quiet house when to let go
Every tick is soft as a hand upon your chest
Telling you it's time now, telling you to rest

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes and let the ticking carry you down
Down where the dark is warm and never wears a frown
The night is only waiting to hold you soft and near

[Chorus]
Ronald, Ronald, the pendulum is swinging slow and low
Sleep is coming gentle now, there's nowhere you need go
You are held here safer than the moon is held by night
Ronald, rest now, let the swinging carry you from sight

[Verse 2]
Somewhere deep inside the wood the little wheels turn round
Keeping every minute safe and folding it in sound
Nothing in this house will wake before the morning comes
You can drift as slow and steady as the pendulum

[Bridge]
Nothing here will hurry you, nothing here will call
The whole dark room is wrapped around you like a shawl

[Chorus]
Ronald, Ronald, the pendulum is swinging slow and low
Sleep is coming gentle now, there's nowhere you need go
You are held here safer than the moon is held by night
Ronald, rest now, let the swinging carry you from sight

[Outro]
Somewhere the old clock still swings soft behind its glass
Watching over you, my love, as one more night goes past

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