The Oars Lie Still
Style: Rain and piano

[Verse 1]
The oars lie flat and quiet now, resting where they belong
I feel the hush that settles when the ripples all are gone
You breathe so soft beside me while the mist begins to grow
I hold you closer knowing that I'll never let you go

[Pre-chorus]
The lake has closed its eyes now, and the sky is turning grey
Every little sound is fading gently into the sway
So let the quiet carry you the way it carries day

[Chorus]
Siobhan, the water's still and the night is calm and slow
Nothing here will hurt you, only stillness left to grow
Siobhan, I'm here beside you wherever we may go
You are the warmest thing I know, my own and only Siobhan

[Verse 2]
You curl in like the rowlock holds the oar against its pin
I feel your weight grow heavy as the dark comes settling in
No wind tonight to trouble us, no current pulling strong
Just you and me and quiet, and this small and steady song

[Pre-chorus]
The lake has closed its eyes now, and the sky is turning grey
Every little sound is fading gently into the sway
So let the quiet carry you the way it carries day

[Chorus]
Siobhan, the water's still and the night is calm and slow
Nothing here will hurt you, only stillness left to grow
Siobhan, I'm here beside you wherever we may go
You are the warmest thing I know, my own and only Siobhan

[Bridge]
Let the whole wide lake go still and dark and slow
Nothing needs to move tonight, nothing needs to know

[Chorus]
Siobhan, the water's still and the night is calm and slow
Nothing here will hurt you, only stillness left to grow
Siobhan, I'm here beside you wherever we may go
You are the warmest thing I know, my own and only Siobhan

[Outro]
The oars will rest till morning, and so, my love, will you
Sleep now in the stillness, I'll be watching till it's true

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