Songs for Chester

Verse 1

Three cups left on the table Napkin crushed but you're still able To light this whole room up You made a mess and we don't mind

Pre-chorus

Feel that beat start to build Every heart in here is filled So grab a hand and hold on tight

Chorus

Chester, Chester, spin us round Nobody else lights up this town You're the best of every crowd Chester, glad that you're around

Verse 2

Candles catching on the breeze You laugh so loud it makes us wheeze Every year you get much better We wouldn't trade you, not for jester

Pre-chorus

Feel that beat start to build Every heart in here is filled So grab a hand and hold on tight

Chorus

Chester, Chester, spin us round Nobody else lights up this town You're the best of every crowd Chester, glad that you're around

Bridge

Nobody tests you and beats you Nobody else could complete you We're just glad we get to know you

Chorus

Chester, Chester, spin us round Nobody else lights up this town You're the best of every crowd Chester, glad that you're around

Outro

Someone will fold that napkin away But we'll remember this all day

Verse 1

Found a candle on the floor Dusty blue, forgotten door Nobody lit it in the dark But you were always meant to spark

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the room Every corner needs you soon Nobody does it like you do We're all better west of you

Verse 2

Years go by and still you shine Better company than mine Dust it off and strike the flame Nothing feels the same again

Pre-chorus

Hold your breath, the moment's here Every voice will be so clear Count it down, the night is near

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the room Every corner needs you soon Nobody does it like you do We're all better west of you

Bridge

One small flame can move a crowd We're not shy, we'll sing it loud This is your night, take a bow Chester, we're all here right now

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the room Every corner needs you soon Nobody does it like you do We're all better west of you

Outro

That candle's burning off the floor We wouldn't want you any more

Verse 1

Something's leaning by the door Wrapped up plain, no fuss, no flair Nobody ordered this before But it showed up, and you're standing there

Pre-chorus

We didn't plan on feeling this We just do, when you're around So before the candles start to hiss

Chorus

Chester, open up the day There's a light in what you bring Chester, come on, have your say You're the reason we all sing

Verse 2

No return address, just your name Something good got sent our way Every year it feels the same Glad you landed here to stay

Pre-chorus

We didn't plan on feeling this We just do, when you're around So before the candles start to hiss

Chorus

Chester, open up the day There's a light in what you bring Chester, come on, have your say You're the reason we all sing

Bridge

Doesn't matter what's inside What matters is you're here tonight Some things just can't be denied You make the ordinary bright

Chorus

Chester, open up the day There's a light in what you bring Chester, come on, have your say You're the reason we all sing

Outro

Still leaning there against the step Glad we didn't let it wait

Verse 1

Left our boots down on the sand Nobody else walking this land Just the tide coming in slow I like the way you understand

Pre-chorus

I don't need the noise or the crowd Don't need promises said loud Just need you close, that's the test

Chorus

Chester, you're the best of her Every love I had before her I found what the others missed Chester, nothing here could rest her

Verse 2

You don't rush and you don't fuss Steady as the waves on us Some folks chase the wind and storm I'll take quiet over fuss

Chorus

Chester, you're the best of her Every love I had before her I found what the others missed Chester, nothing here could rest her

Bridge

Long as you're the one I hold I don't mind if we grow old Boots wear down but they still fit Some things only get more bold

Chorus

Chester, you're the best of her Every love I had before her I found what the others missed Chester, nothing here could rest her

Outro

Boots still waiting on the sand I'm still glad to hold your hand

Verse 1

Rain came down before we planned it One wet ticket, and I still hold it You laughed it off like it was nothing I kept it, that's the truth I'm trusting

Chorus

Chester, you're the one I lean toward Every bench feels warm when you're near it Rain or shine, you're worth the standing Chester, I'm still glad I'm here with you

Verse 2

Water soaked right through the paper The ink ran, but you stayed clearer Bus never came, and we didn't care Some nights the waiting is the prayer

Pre-chorus

Cold got in but you stayed steady Your hand in mine, warm and ready Something's building, I can feel it start

Chorus

Chester, you're the one I lean toward Every bench feels warm when you're near it Rain or shine, you're worth the standing Chester, I'm still glad I'm here with you

Bridge

Doesn't matter where the bus was going What matters is the sitting, and the knowing You never needed sun to shine for you

Chorus

Chester, you're the one I lean toward Every bench feels warm when you're near it Rain or shine, you're worth the standing Chester, I'm still glad I'm here with you

Outro

Still got that ticket, soft and faded Still got you, and I'm not trading

Verse 1

I found you again by accident some sleeve I hadn't touched in years and something in me just went still like every doubt let go of fear

Pre-chorus

I keep coming back to this the pull I never can explain something steady, something sure and it's building up again

Chorus

Chester, you're the one I choose every single time I fall nothing here I'd care to lose Chester, you're my favourite of all

Verse 2

You don't shout to make me listen you just sit there, calm and true and every time the room goes quiet I find I'm only thinking of you

Bridge

Some things get put away for good some things get lost among the rest but you're the one I always find the one I keep, the one I've blessed

Chorus

Chester, you're the one I choose every single time I fall nothing here I'd care to lose Chester, you're my favourite of all

Outro

I'll keep sliding back to you home again, the way it's meant to be

Verse 1

A small silver dial is glowing beside your bed tonight Next to a glass of water catching the last of the light Everything still, everything soft, everything low This is the hour where all of the good things grow

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the room grow dim and slow Nothing can reach you here, nowhere you need to go Just this quiet, just this warmth, just this glow

Chorus

Chester, Chester, sleep is calling soft and low Nothing in the dark can touch you, nothing you should know You are held here, Chester, safer than the west wind blows Wrapped up warm until the morning comes and grows

Verse 2

The dial hums a little tune too quiet to be heard Sitting patient in the dark without a single word It watches over you the whole night through Steady as a heartbeat, faithful and true

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the room grow dim and slow Nothing can reach you here, nowhere you need to go Just this quiet, just this warmth, just this glow

Chorus

Chester, Chester, sleep is calling soft and low Nothing in the dark can touch you, nothing you should know You are held here, Chester, safer than the west wind blows Wrapped up warm until the morning comes and grows

Bridge

No need to keep your small eyes open anymore Every kind of quiet has been saved here just for you Rest now, let the whole wide world wait by the door Someone will be near you the whole night through

Chorus

Chester, Chester, sleep is calling soft and low Nothing in the dark can touch you, nothing you should know You are held here, Chester, safer than the west wind blows Wrapped up warm until the morning comes and grows

Outro

The little light still glows beside the water, soft and low Sleep now, Chester, everything you love is close

Verse 1

Snow is falling soft above the six grey tiles tonight Covering the roof in white while you lie warm and still Nothing in the dark outside can touch you where you're tucked in tight Sleep will come the way the snow comes gentle down the hill

Chorus

Chester, close your eyes, the whole wide night is holding you There is nowhere safer than this quiet room you're in Chester, I am here, and every star is watching too Rest now, little one, and let the soft snow settle in

Verse 2

The window holds the winter back so gently while you dream Every flake outside is falling slower than a sigh Nothing hurries here, not even moonlight on its beam You are wrapped in warmth as deep and calm as any sky

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the hours grow soft and slow and low Let the falling snow outside sing you somewhere far and free There is nothing you need do but breathe and let it go

Chorus

Chester, close your eyes, the whole wide night is holding you There is nowhere safer than this quiet room you're in Chester, I am here, and every star is watching too Rest now, little one, and let the soft snow settle in

Bridge

However far the winter stretches out beyond this wall You are the warmest thing that I have ever known No cold can reach the place where you are held through it all

Chorus

Chester, close your eyes, the whole wide night is holding you There is nowhere safer than this quiet room you're in Chester, I am here, and every star is watching too Rest now, little one, and let the soft snow settle in

Outro

Snow keeps falling soft upon the six grey tiles above Sleep now, Chester, wrapped in nothing else but love

Verse 1

Somewhere beneath the blanket a little light is keeping still You tucked it there so softly it wouldn't ever fade Warm and small and quiet, it waits there just for you Safe inside the cotton where all our comfort's made

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the evening settle slow Nothing here will hurry you, nothing here will go Just the hush of night and the warmth I want you to know

Chorus

Chester, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight Nothing can trouble you, nothing can pester Rest your head, let go of the light You are the best part of my whole night, Chester

Verse 2

Under the duvet the world grows soft and small You are the warmest thing that this house has ever known Let your breathing slow down like a tide that's turning home Nothing tonight can reach you, you're not alone

Chorus

Chester, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight Nothing can trouble you, nothing can pester Rest your head, let go of the light You are the best part of my whole night, Chester

Bridge

Every small thing that keeps you is holding on for you The quiet, the warmth, the low hum of the room too

Chorus

Chester, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight Nothing can trouble you, nothing can pester Rest your head, let go of the light You are the best part of my whole night, Chester

Outro

Sleep now, and know that something small still glows nearby Held close beneath the covers, the way that you and I lie

Verse 1

Every train is running late tonight Clocks are ticking, frost is white But we don't mind the long delay Chester's coming anyway

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the fire bright You're the gift we've waited for this night All the carols sing your name so clear Chester, you are finally here

Verse 2

Candles flicker in the window pane We've set your place and checked again Watching for you through the snow Chester, now we know

Pre-chorus

Every second feels so long But the year keeps turning on And you're almost home

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the fire bright You're the gift we've waited for this night All the carols sing your name so clear Chester, you are finally here

Bridge

Come inside where warm light glows Brush the winter from your clothes

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the fire bright You're the gift we've waited for this night All the carols sing your name so clear Chester, you are finally here

Outro

Here by the fire, close and warm You're home, Chester, you're home

Verse 1

Chester, you're the warmth we need When frozen breath clouds up the street Your laughter melts the winter's chill Chester, always Chester still

Pre-chorus

Bells are ringing through the night Frost is falling, burning bright Come on in from the cold

Chorus

Chester standing at the door Chester, this is what we're for Golden lights and crackling fire You're the gift that we desire

Verse 2

Carols echo down the lane Snow and starlight, frost and rain You make empty rooms feel right Chester, burning warm and bright

Pre-chorus

Bells are ringing through the night Frost is falling, burning bright Come on in from the cold

Chorus

Chester standing at the door Chester, this is what we're for Golden lights and crackling fire You're the gift that we desire

Bridge

The year is turning, turning slow We gather close against the snow Your place is waiting by the flame

Chorus

Chester standing at the door Chester, this is what we're for Golden lights and crackling fire You're the gift that we desire

Outro

Breath clouds rising in the night Chester, you're our gathered light

Verse 1

One corner crushed but treasures still inside We've travelled far to gather round your flame Chester, you're the warmth we can't provide Without you here, the season feels the same

Pre-chorus

The frost draws close, the fire glows Waiting for your footstep in the snow

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the darkest night Carols sound like home when you are here All our broken journeys feel quite right Merry because you're near

Verse 2

The table's set with space kept just for you We've hung the lights and wound the year so tight Every gift we wrapped means Chester, we made true The promise that you'd walk back in tonight

Bridge

So come inside where silver bells can ring You're all the season needed from the start

Chorus

Chester, Chester, light the darkest night Carols sound like home when you are here All our broken journeys feel quite right Merry because you're near

Outro

Frost will fall but Chester's at the door Home has come, and we are whole once more