Songs for Evelyn

Verse 1

Paper plates go flying past Straight across the rusty swing Nobody's chasing them today We're too busy toasting you, Evelyn

Pre-chorus

Wet grass, cold hands, still grinning Candles won't stay lit out here So we're shouting louder instead

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, light of this whole yard Even soaked and windblown, you're the one we guard Nobody plans a party for weather this hard But we'd pick you, Evelyn, every single card

Verse 2

The swing set creaks an old tune Rust and rope and one more year You laugh and grab another plate Everybody else just cheers

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, light of this whole yard Even soaked and windblown, you're the one we guard Nobody plans a party for weather this hard But we'd pick you, Evelyn, every single card

Bridge

Let the paper plates keep flying Chase them if you want, or don't We came here for you, not the weather And that was never up for vote

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, light of this whole yard Even soaked and windblown, you're the one we guard Nobody plans a party for weather this hard But we'd pick you, Evelyn, every single card

Outro

Somewhere a plate's still spinning Just like you, still turning heads

Verse 1

Boots left behind the goalposts Horn going off somewhere You never stop for applause You just keep running clear

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, blow out the candles Sing loud, the whole room's here Nobody lights a room better Evelyn, we're glad you're here

Verse 2

You laugh like nobody's watching Chase every ball to the end We love the mess that you make We love the mud that you spend

Pre-chorus

So let the paper horn sound Let every candle catch We're not done singing yet

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, blow out the candles Sing loud, the whole room's here Nobody lights a room better Evelyn, we're glad you're here

Bridge

Another year, still running Still leaving boots in the rain We'd cheer you on forever We'd do it all again

Chorus

Evelyn, Evelyn, blow out the candles Sing loud, the whole room's here Nobody lights a room better Evelyn, we're glad you're here

Outro

Leave your boots by the goalpost We'll blow that horn again

Verse 1

Lollies sliding on the floor Melting fast by the back door Nobody cares, we're running late You make the mess worth waiting for

Chorus

Evelyn, light the candles now We came here just to shout your name somehow Grab a spoon before it's gone Evelyn, we're so glad you're around

Verse 2

Sticky hands on every seat Sugar dripping down the street Windows down, the radio loud Nothing here about you feels neat

Pre-chorus

Someone's laughing in the front Someone's yelling out for one more round Hold on tight, here we go

Chorus

Evelyn, light the candles now We came here just to shout your name somehow Grab a spoon before it's gone Evelyn, we're so glad you're around

Bridge

You turn a mess into a party Melt it down, we don't mind Every year we'd choose this madness Just to have you one more time

Chorus

Evelyn, light the candles now We came here just to shout your name somehow Grab a spoon before it's gone Evelyn, we're so glad you're around

Outro

Lollies gone but we don't mind Happiest mess we've ever timed

Verse 1

I set the suitcase down again Right where your shoes wait for mine Some folks run, but you don't You keep choosing me, again and again

Pre-chorus

I've packed my share of leaving Carried bags I couldn't name But something in this doorway

Chorus

Evelyn, you're the reason I unpack Evelyn, you're the reason I turn back Whatever storm is out there brewing With you the sky feels less like weather

Verse 2

Two pairs of shoes, laced up and worn One suitcase, brown and cracked with wear You never asked me to explain You just made room for me right there

Pre-chorus

I've packed my share of leaving Carried bags I couldn't name But something in this doorway

Chorus

Evelyn, you're the reason I unpack Evelyn, you're the reason I turn back Whatever storm is out there brewing With you the sky feels less like weather

Bridge

No map could get me anywhere better Than these worn shoes beside your own Home was never a place I found It's just wherever you have grown

Chorus

Evelyn, you're the reason I unpack Evelyn, you're the reason I turn back Whatever storm is out there brewing With you the sky feels less like weather

Outro

The suitcase stays closed by the door Your shoes and mine, not going anywhere

Verse 1

The handset's warm against the pillow Your voice is low, half caught in sleep I hear you breathing through the static Nothing this quiet ever feels cheap

Pre-chorus

You could hang up any minute But you never do, you stay Something in that says everything

Chorus

Evelyn, you don't have to try so hard Just stay a little longer on the line I'm not going anywhere tonight You are the best thing that is mine

Verse 2

I trace the cord out to the doorway Wondering what you're wearing now Some nights the silence says the most We don't need the words somehow

Pre-chorus

You could hang up any minute But you never do, you stay Something in that says everything

Chorus

Evelyn, you don't have to try so hard Just stay a little longer on the line I'm not going anywhere tonight You are the best thing that is mine

Bridge

Maybe this is all love ever is Two tired voices, refusing to let go Evelyn, I'd hold this line forever Just to know that you still know

Chorus

Evelyn, you don't have to try so hard Just stay a little longer on the line I'm not going anywhere tonight You are the best thing that is mine

Outro

The phone slips down against the pillow Still warm, still holding on to you

Verse 1

Amber light along the wall Catches you before you fall Sleeve brushed soft against the brick You slow down, I match your step quick

Pre-chorus

I wasn't looking for this at all Then you turned and caught the light Now my whole chest leans your way

Chorus

Evelyn, you steady my feet Nothing about you feels like retreat You're the warmth on a cold street corner Evelyn, I'm not a lost wanderer

Verse 2

Your collar's damp from the evening air I reach to fix it, linger there Streetlight paints you gold and grey This is the moment I want to stay

Chorus

Evelyn, you steady my feet Nothing about you feels like retreat You're the warmth on a cold street corner Evelyn, I'm not a lost wanderer

Bridge

I've walked this street a hundred times alone Now it's the road that leads me home Every wall and light I pass Holds a little of what we have

Chorus

Evelyn, you steady my feet Nothing about you feels like retreat You're the warmth on a cold street corner Evelyn, I'm not a lost wanderer

Outro

The wall still stands, the light still glows You're the warmth that never goes

Verse 1

Somebody turns the brass key twice before the hush can start Softly the carpet swallows every footstep near your heart Nothing tonight can find its way past this quiet door You are the reason all this care was gathered here before

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the small sounds fade away Nothing will wake you, nothing will lead you astray Sleep is a room where you are always safe to stay

Chorus

Evelyn, the lock is turned, the house breathes soft and slow Nothing but calm is waiting in the dark below You are held closer than any latch or key could say Evelyn, hush now, morning finds its own sweet way

Verse 2

Somewhere a floorboard settles like it's tired too and stays Quietly the whole night folds itself around your days You are the warmth this house was always built to keep Rest now, there is nothing left to guard except your sleep

Bridge

Every small sound outside has learned to soften near your bed Let the hush carry all the worry from your head

Chorus

Evelyn, the lock is turned, the house breathes soft and slow Nothing but calm is waiting in the dark below You are held closer than any latch or key could say Evelyn, hush now, morning finds its own sweet way

Outro

The key stays turned, the carpet still, the night stands calm and near Sleep now, Evelyn, you are safe and loved in here

Verse 1

Little numbers glow orange through the fringe of your blanket Warm and soft like a secret only you can keep Wrapped so snug in wool and leather You are held here, safe and steady, never far away

Chorus

Evelyn, the whole wide night is holding you so gently Close your eyes now, Evelyn, there's nowhere you need to be Soft as heaven, calm as weather turning kind You are loved beyond all counting, now and ever after

Verse 2

Every soft light dims a little as the evening settles down Your small breaths are slow and even, matching mine in time Nothing in this world can reach you You are wrapped in warmth that nothing cold could ever touch

Pre-chorus

Rest your head, the day is finished, nothing left to chase Let the dark feel like a blanket, not a thing to fear There is nowhere safer than right here

Chorus

Evelyn, the whole wide night is holding you so gently Close your eyes now, Evelyn, there's nowhere you need to be Soft as heaven, calm as weather turning kind You are loved beyond all counting, now and ever after

Bridge

Somewhere far the world keeps turning, quiet and unseen You are held so close and steady, nothing else is needed

Chorus

Evelyn, the whole wide night is holding you so gently Close your eyes now, Evelyn, there's nowhere you need to be Soft as heaven, calm as weather turning kind You are loved beyond all counting, now and ever after

Outro

Sleep now, let that small warm light keep glowing soft and slow You are safe inside this moment, wrapped in wool and love

Verse 1

The heavy coats are hanging crooked on their wooden pegs tonight Every sleeve is empty now and swaying soft and slow You are wrapped in something warmer than a coat could ever be Safe inside this quiet house where all the lamps burn low

Pre-chorus

Outside the wind is turning cold and rattling at the door But nothing cold can reach you here beneath your blanket's fold So close your eyes and listen to the hush I'm humming for

Chorus

Evelyn, the night is yours to keep Softer than the leather on the pegs you'll sleep Evelyn, I'll hold this hour like heaven Nothing in the dark can touch you, Evelyn

Verse 2

Those old coats have travelled through a hundred kinds of weather Now they rest against the wall like tired old friends together You have travelled only through this one small day of yours And I will fold you gently into dreams behind closed doors

Pre-chorus

The pegs will hold their coats till morning comes and light returns And I will hold you closer than the room can ever know So let the small lamp flicker while your breathing slows and turns

Chorus

Evelyn, the night is yours to keep Softer than the leather on the pegs you'll sleep Evelyn, I'll hold this hour like heaven Nothing in the dark can touch you, Evelyn

Bridge

Hush now, nothing here will ever let you down Every crooked thing can still be gentle, still be kind

Chorus

Evelyn, the night is yours to keep Softer than the leather on the pegs you'll sleep Evelyn, I'll hold this hour like heaven Nothing in the dark can touch you, Evelyn

Outro

The coats will hang there crooked still when morning finds the room And you'll wake warm inside the peace that carried you through