Lullabies for Emmett

• Frost on the Leaves

  Flute and pad · Flute · Airy · Floating

  A slow, breath-length lullaby that follows frost settling over fallen leaves in a dark garden, and turns that quiet stillness into a promise of safety for the child being sung to sleep.

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  Verse 1

  Frost is creeping soft across the leaves out in the garden Every little edge is turning silver while you're dreaming Nothing in the dark tonight will ever reach you here You are held so close, my love, and I will not forget you

  Pre-chorus

  The whole wide night is settling down to rest around you Quiet falls on every leaf and every sleepy shadow And all that hush is leaning in to carry you along

  Chorus

  Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

  Verse 2

  Somewhere out beyond the glass the cold is turning gentle Wrapping up the fallen leaves like blankets laid so careful You are wrapped up warmer still inside this quiet room I will watch you breathing slow until the morning finds you

  Pre-chorus

  The whole wide night is settling down to rest around you Quiet falls on every leaf and every sleepy shadow And all that hush is leaning in to carry you along

  Chorus

  Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

  Bridge

  Let the dark be soft, let the hours be slow Rest is all that matters now, and rest is all you need

  Chorus

  Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

  Outro

  Somewhere the frost is holding every leaf till morning I'll hold you just the same until the light comes home

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• Blue Light, Soft Hum

  Vibraphone drift · Vibraphone · Drifting · Soft

  A slow vibraphone lullaby for settling a little one at night, built around the quiet glow and hum of an old radio left on low.

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  Verse 1

  The blue light hums so softly on the dial by your bed It paints a gentle colour on the pillow near your head Nothing in this quiet room will ever cause you harm You're wrapped in something steady, you're held inside its calm

  Pre-chorus

  The static hums a tune too soft for any words Sleep is drifting closer, quiet as the birds Let it carry gently, let it pull you down

  Chorus

  Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

  Verse 2

  Somewhere a small light glows behind the softened glass Every worry from the day has quietly let you pass You don't have to hold on, you don't have to try Just breathe here in the warmth until the hours drift by

  Chorus

  Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

  Bridge

  Nothing needs an answer, nothing needs a sound Let the hush surround you, let the dark stay round You are always wanted, you are always known

  Chorus

  Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

  Outro

  The blue light dims now, soft and low upon the dial Sleep well, my Emmett, rest a while, rest a while

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• Under the Old Oak Tree

  Fingerpicked night · Fingerpicked · Guitar · Quiet

  A slow fingerpicked lullaby for settling a little one called Emmett to sleep, built around a soft feather resting under an owl's watching tree.

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  Verse 1

  An owl kept watch while the whole wide world grew still tonight A feather drifted down and landed soft and slow It settled under the oak where shadows learn to rest Just like you settle now, with nowhere left to go

  Pre-chorus

  The dark is only a blanket that the night has spread with care Every small sound outside is only the wind saying goodnight So close your eyes and let the quiet carry you somewhere

  Chorus

  Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky You are the softest thing this whole night ever met Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

  Verse 2

  The oak tree holds its branches like arms around the dark Nothing moves too fast when the moon is hanging low You are held the same way, safe within this quiet hour Wrapped up warm in all the love that watches as you go

  Bridge

  That feather never asked to be so brown or bold or bright It only had to fall and land exactly where it should You never have to try to be the centre of the night You already are the reason it feels so good

  Chorus

  Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky You are the softest thing this whole night ever met Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

  Outro

  Somewhere an owl folds its wings beneath the old oak tree Sleep now, small one, and let the whole night carry you and me

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