Songs for Graham

Verse 1

Somebody left the porch light on waiting up till you were gone every cup upon the stair holds a laugh we shared out there

Pre-chorus

We stacked the plates up in a tower toasted you for one more hour now the whole house calls your name

Chorus

Graham, Graham, lift a glass up high one more year, we wonder why time moves fast but you remain Graham, Graham, sing it again

Verse 2

You left your mark on every stair paper crowns still hanging there every mess is proof somehow we were happy, we're happy now

Bridge

Clear the cups but keep the sound of everyone who gathered round for you the candles keep on burning for you the whole room keeps returning

Chorus

Graham, Graham, lift a glass up high one more year, we wonder why time moves fast but you remain Graham, Graham, sing it again

Outro

Leave the paper plates for morning tonight was yours without a warning

Verse 1

Wrapping paper hits the bench Rust and ribbon, torn and drenched Wind just took the whole parade And still you make this street feel loud

Chorus

Graham, light the candles now Every year we work it out You're the reason we all came Stand up loud and take your bow, Graham

Verse 2

Every party needs a spark You show up and light the dark Torn up wrapping, kicked aside We都still keep it 'cause it's yours

Pre-chorus

Count the years however they fall None of them add up at all Grab a glass, we're on our way to

Chorus

Graham, light the candles now Every year we work it out You're the reason we all came Stand up loud and take your bow, Graham

Bridge

Not the gift, it's who it's from Not the wrap, it's what's still here Blow it out and start again Graham, we're not going anywhere

Chorus

Graham, light the candles now Every year we work it out You're the reason we all came Stand up loud and take your bow, Graham

Outro

Let the paper blow away We're still here to hold your name

Verse 1

Lights keep blinking, gold and slow Round we circle, dip and climb You keep laughing as we go Catching you at every time

Chorus

Graham, hear us cheer your name Every year you shine the same Round again, still burning bright Graham, you're our favourite light

Verse 2

Painted horses lift and fall You were always first to ride Now the whole room hears the call Wanting you right by our side

Pre-chorus

Candles catch like fairy light Someone's counting, here we go Lift your voice and hold on tight

Chorus

Graham, hear us cheer your name Every year you shine the same Round again, still burning bright Graham, you're our favourite light

Bridge

However far the carousel goes round We keep coming back to you However loud the room gets found It's still your name we're singing to

Chorus

Graham, hear us cheer your name Every year you shine the same Round again, still burning bright Graham, you're our favourite light

Outro

Lights go dim, the horses slow We're still glad to see you glow

Verse 1

Soft little steps go padding across the painted floor Someone comes to watch you sleeping, gentle at your door Wool against wood, the quietest sound the house can keep You are the reason this whole home slows down to sleep

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the candle is low and the window still Every small sound in this house is kind and it is still Close your eyes, love, there is nowhere warmer you could be

Chorus

Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

Verse 2

The floorboards creak the way they always do at this same hour Someone is near you, watching over you with all their power No storm, no shadow dares to cross this quiet room tonight You are the softest thing this house has ever held so tight

Chorus

Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

Bridge

Rest now, there is nothing you must carry through the dark Every breath you take is gentle as a fading spark

Chorus

Graham, the night has folded softly all around your bed Nothing but calm is coming near that sleepy head You are held here, you are wanted, you are safe today Graham, my dear one, drift so easy into grey

Outro

The slippers rest beside the bed, their little journey done Sleep now, Graham, you are loved beneath the quiet moon

Verse 1

Lace is swaying slowly where the window meets the dark Warmth is ticking gently like a small and steady heart Nothing in this room tonight will ever come to harm You are held here closer than the closing of a spark

Pre-chorus

Every little breath you take is folding into rest Hush is settling softer than a hand upon your chest Sleep is almost here now, waiting just behind your eyes

Chorus

Graham, the night is holding you the way it always will Nobody could love you half so quiet, half so still Rest now, little Graham, let the whole wide world go still Graham, you are safest here upon this windowsill

Verse 2

Shadows on the ceiling barely move, they only sway Curtains breathe beside you like they're keeping watch till day Nothing needs to hurry, nothing needs to find its way You are wrapped in something warmer than the fading grey

Chorus

Graham, the night is holding you the way it always will Nobody could love you half so quiet, half so still Rest now, little Graham, let the whole wide world go still Graham, you are safest here upon this windowsill

Bridge

Close your eyes and let the ticking carry you away Nothing in the dark tonight was ever meant to stay

Chorus

Graham, the night is holding you the way it always will Nobody could love you half so quiet, half so still Rest now, little Graham, let the whole wide world go still Graham, you are safest here upon this windowsill

Outro

Lace is still now, barely moving, softest thing I've seen Sleep, my Graham, safe and warm in all this quiet grey

Verse 1

Rain finds its way through the leaves above your head Softly it taps like it's learning your name Nothing can reach you while you're tucked into bed You're warm and you're dry and you're never the same

Pre-chorus

Close now your eyes while the green world is falling Let every drop be a hush and a sigh Sleep is so close and it's gently, gently calling

Chorus

Graham, the rain will not wake you tonight Deep in your blankets you're held and you're still Nothing outside needs to trouble your night Graham, I'll watch as the darkness turns still

Verse 2

Somewhere a leaf lets a raindrop go free Down through the branches it drifts out of sight You never have to know what the wide world will be Just rest in the hush of this circle of light

Bridge

Every soft patter is only a lullaby in disguise Nothing will find you beneath this good shade

Chorus

Graham, the rain will not wake you tonight Deep in your blankets you're held and you're still Nothing outside needs to trouble your night Graham, I'll watch as the darkness turns still

Outro

Somewhere the leaves are still catching the rain Sleep now, my Graham, till morning again