Black Water, Soft Light
Style: Soft piano

[Verse 1]
Close your eyes now, the water is rocking soft and low
Somewhere a hull leans slowly into the dark and back again
Every small wave is turning so quietly, moving slow
Warm in this stillness, you're held here, safe within

[Pre-chorus]
The night has settled its whole weight down upon the tide
Hush now, there's nothing that needs you awake and worried still
Let the dark carry you gently over to the other side

[Chorus]
Winifred, sleep while the water is turning slow beneath us
Rest your small head where the lantern light has spread
Nobody's leaving, and nothing tonight will trouble us
Winifred, drift now, the whole wide dark is fed

[Verse 2]
Somewhere the rope holds steady against the pull of the current
You don't have to hold on, you can let your shoulders go
Even the ripples are learning to be more patient
Curled in this warmth, you are cared for, held in tow

[Bridge]
Rock with the boat, let your breathing find its rhythm
Nothing will wake you before the morning comes instead

[Chorus]
Winifred, sleep while the water is turning slow beneath us
Rest your small head where the lantern light has spread
Nobody's leaving, and nothing tonight will trouble us
Winifred, drift now, the whole wide dark is fed

[Outro]
Somewhere the black water still folds against the wood so gently
Sleep now, you are safe, and morning will find you well

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