Lullabies for Freda

• White Curtain, Freda

  Accordion cradle · Accordion · Old world · Gentle

  A slow, gentle lullaby that follows a moving curtain and streetlight shapes on the ceiling, sung to soothe a young child named Freda to sleep.

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  Verse 1

  The white curtain lifts on the softest breath of air and the light on the ceiling moves slow without a care every shadow tonight has been asked to be kind you are held in this room with the whole world behind

  Pre-chorus

  Hush now, let your small hands finally uncurl the streetlights are only tracing gold across your world and nothing has to happen but the closing of your eyes

  Chorus

  Freda, the night is a blanket pulled up to your chin sleep is a quiet room and you are safe within nobody needs you to open your eyes and be brave Freda, I will stay till the morning comes to save

  Verse 2

  Somewhere a car goes by and paints the wall in light it slides across so gently it could be saying goodnight you do not have to watch it, you can let it pass you through rest is the only errand left for you

  Bridge

  Every breath you take gets a little longer than the last the day is folding softly, it is turning into past there is nowhere you should be but here beneath this warm and heavy sky

  Chorus

  Freda, the night is a blanket pulled up to your chin sleep is a quiet room and you are safe within nobody needs you to open your eyes and be brave Freda, I will stay till the morning comes to save

  Outro

  The curtain settles still now, its dance has come undone sleep well, little Freda, you are loved by everyone

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• Little Torch of Light

  Gentle acoustic · Acoustic · Nylon guitar · Soft

  A slow, soothing lullaby for anyone singing a small one named Freda to sleep, built around the warm glow of a torch under the covers.

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  Verse 1

  Under the duvet a small light is glowing gold and low Painted animals march softly across the cotton hill Nothing can find you where the warm and quiet shadows go Close your eyes now, the whole tired world is holding still

  Pre-chorus

  The torchlight dims to a whisper, soft as it can be Every small breath you take is safe here next to me So let the glow fade slowly into sleep and into

  Chorus

  Freda, Freda, the night is yours to keep Nothing here can touch you while you sleep Freda, hold this warmth as you go deep Down where all the gentle dreamers creep

  Verse 2

  The lion on the pillow keeps his watch till morning comes Somewhere past the window the quiet stars are turning slow You are held here tighter than a lullaby or drums Wrapped in every kindness that a small heart needs to know

  Bridge

  Let the yellow light go out, let the dark be kind Rest inside the stillness that was always in your mind

  Chorus

  Freda, Freda, the night is yours to keep Nothing here can touch you while you sleep Freda, hold this warmth as you go deep Down where all the gentle dreamers creep

  Outro

  Somewhere the small torch dims beneath the painted animal sky Sleep now, Freda, safe and warm, until the morning's by

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• Bubbles in the Dark

  Harp lullaby · Harp · Gentle · Flowing

  A gentle harp lullaby that turns bath time bubbles drifting in the dim light into a picture of quiet love, perfect for winding a little one down to sleep.

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  Verse 1

  Soft little bubbles are rising above the water so warm Nothing tonight in this room can come near you or bring you harm Small hands are still now, the day has let go of its noise You are the reason this quiet feels calm

  Pre-chorus

  Watch how the bubbles go drifting so slow through the dark Nothing is rushing you, nothing is waiting to start Close your eyes gently, my Freda, and float where I am

  Chorus

  Freda, the water has gone soft and still Sleep is a hill that you're drifting until Freda, you're held here, you're never alone Nothing tonight has the power to spill

  Verse 2

  The candle beside us throws light no bigger than a seed Warm as the bath, slow as a breath you don't need to lead Somewhere outside there are stars doing nothing but shine You are the softest thing this house could need

  Chorus

  Freda, the water has gone soft and still Sleep is a hill that you're drifting until Freda, you're held here, you're never alone Nothing tonight has the power to spill

  Bridge

  Let every bubble carry off a worry you don't have yet Rest here, where nothing is owed and nothing is a debt

  Chorus

  Freda, the water has gone soft and still Sleep is a hill that you're drifting until Freda, you're held here, you're never alone Nothing tonight has the power to spill

  Outro

  The last small bubble goes quiet, and settles, and rests You are already dreaming, held soft in this warmth

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