Songs for Billy

Verse 1

Ice cream sliding off the plates Nobody cares, we're laughing hard You're stood there grinning at it all Best mess we've made in the whole back yard

Pre-chorus

Candles won't stay lit out here Wind keeps stealing every flame So we shout instead, a little louder

Chorus

Happy birthday, Billy, shout it loud Every silly, joyful year Billy, Billy, you're the reason We're all still standing cheering here

Verse 2

You blow past the melted mess Grab a spoon and steal a bite We keep cheering, keep on clapping You just laugh and hold on tight

Chorus

Happy birthday, Billy, shout it loud Every silly, joyful year Billy, Billy, you're the reason We're all still standing cheering here

Bridge

Doesn't matter what gets spilled We only came because of you Every plate and puddle proves it

Chorus

Happy birthday, Billy, shout it loud Every silly, joyful year Billy, Billy, you're the reason We're all still standing cheering here

Outro

The plates are empty, ice cream's gone But you're still here, and we're glad we came

Verse 1

Boxes stacked behind the glass Waiting there for you to choose Every year I watch you pass Wondering which one you'll use

Pre-chorus

Something's ready, something's near Everybody's gathered here Count it down, the year is due

Chorus

Billy, Billy, light the flame Nobody shines quite the same Doesn't matter, wild or chilly Today the whole world sings for Billy

Verse 2

Ribbons curling, paper thin Nothing fancy, nothing frilly Still we're grinning ear to ear Just to see you turn one silly

Chorus

Billy, Billy, light the flame Nobody shines quite the same Doesn't matter, wild or chilly Today the whole world sings for Billy

Bridge

Every box behind that glass Holds a little bit of you Here's to all the years to come Here's to everything you do

Chorus

Billy, Billy, light the flame Nobody shines quite the same Doesn't matter, wild or chilly Today the whole world sings for Billy

Outro

Take the last box off the shelf Happy birthday, this one's yourself

Verse 1

Two stools sit beneath the frame Nobody else could wear your name Black and white but you're all colour Louder than any other ]

Pre-chorus

Every year the room gets loud You still light it, still make us proud Count it down, we're breaking through

Chorus

Billy, Billy, raise a glass Nobody moves as fast You're the one this song's about Billy, come on, let it out

Verse 2

That old picture's turning grey But you get better every day We keep the seat beside you free That's just how it's meant to be

Chorus

Billy, Billy, raise a glass Nobody moves as fast You're the one this song's about Billy, come on, let it out

Bridge

Another candle, one more year Still the reason we all cheer Whatever comes, however far We'll save your seat at the bar

Chorus

Billy, Billy, raise a glass Nobody moves as fast You're the one this song's about Billy, come on, let it out

Outro

Two stools waiting, side by side Happy birthday, come sit, don't hide

Verse 1

Curtains breathe so softly by the window where you lie Catching just a whisper of the calm night passing by Nothing in this room will ever pull you out of rest You are held so gently, you are safe upon this nest

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the quiet carry you along Every little worry turns to nothing, turns to song Drift a little further where the dark is soft and slow

Chorus

Billy, Billy, hush now, let the night be still and mild Nothing here will ever hurt you, dearest little child Sleep is only kindness wrapping round you soft and warm Billy, you are cradled safe from every kind of storm

Verse 2

White cotton trembles gently though there's nothing there to fear Just the breath of midnight passing quiet and so near You are wrapped in stillness deeper than the darkest blue Rest is only waiting here to hold and keep you

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the quiet carry you along Every little worry turns to nothing, turns to song Drift a little further where the dark is soft and slow

Chorus

Billy, Billy, hush now, let the night be still and mild Nothing here will ever hurt you, dearest little child Sleep is only kindness wrapping round you soft and warm Billy, you are cradled safe from every kind of storm

Bridge

Somewhere past the window, stars are keeping watch tonight Holding every dream of yours until the morning light

Chorus

Billy, Billy, hush now, let the night be still and mild Nothing here will ever hurt you, dearest little child Sleep is only kindness wrapping round you soft and warm Billy, you are cradled safe from every kind of storm

Outro

Let the cotton settle soft as breathing slows to rest Sleep now, little Billy, gathered gently, always blessed

Verse 1

Amber light is drifting slow across the quiet wall Rocking gently as the whole wide world turns still and small Nothing out there in the dark can trouble you at all Rest against the hum that carries softer than a call

Pre-chorus

Every mile is wrapped in blankets, every sound is low Close your eyes and let the amber carry where you go Sleep is waiting just beyond the window's gentle glow

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift along with me Warm inside this rolling, rocking sea Nothing chilly, nothing you should fear tonight, Billy Only sleep and steady arms to keep you free

Verse 2

The carriage sways so softly like a cradle built for you Every passing light a little lantern shining through Your breathing slows to match the gentle rhythm rolling true There is nowhere in this whole wide night that you are due

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift along with me Warm inside this rolling, rocking sea Nothing chilly, nothing you should fear tonight, Billy Only sleep and steady arms to keep you free

Bridge

Hold the quiet like a blanket pulled up to your chin Let the amber light keep sliding till the dreams begin

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift along with me Warm inside this rolling, rocking sea Nothing chilly, nothing you should fear tonight, Billy Only sleep and steady arms to keep you free

Outro

The amber light will keep on sliding gently while you rest Safe and warm and softly held, you are the ones I love best

Verse 1

I will carry you so softly like an oar without a sound Dipping slow into the water while the night is wrapped around Nothing here can touch you, nothing waking to be found Rest against me, little Billy, safe is what you've found

Pre-chorus

Hush now, feel how still the water's turning Every ripple settles where it lies Close your eyes, there's nothing left for learning

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift away with me Down a river dark and warm and slow Nothing in the world can follow, Billy Only quiet places left to go

Verse 2

Somewhere far the current bends but here it barely makes a sound Cradled in the middle of it, nothing lost and nothing found You are held the way the water holds a boat that's homeward bound Sleep is just the far bank waiting, sleep is solid ground

Pre-chorus

Hush now, feel how still the water's turning Every ripple settles where it lies Close your eyes, there's nothing left for learning

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift away with me Down a river dark and warm and slow Nothing in the world can follow, Billy Only quiet places left to go

Bridge

No splash, no sound, only steady breathing Only you and me and the going slow Wherever this dark water might be leading It leads to somewhere gentle, this I know

Chorus

Billy, Billy, drift away with me Down a river dark and warm and slow Nothing in the world can follow, Billy Only quiet places left to go

Outro

Somewhere the oar has stilled, the water settled, resting deep Billy, you are already halfway into sleep