Songs for Hattie

Verse 1

Frost sits hard on the fence wire the tyre's gone stiff and grey but you're the warm I still require when the whole world's turned away

Chorus

Hattie, you're the steady thing I know the one that holds when winter's long Hattie, wherever the cold winds blow you're the reason I stay strong

Verse 2

I feel the chill move through my coat and still I want to stay outside just to watch you laugh, to hear you gloat some warmth you cannot hide

Pre-chorus

I don't ask the frost to break I don't ask the sky to clear I just need you near

Chorus

Hattie, you're the steady thing I know the one that holds when winter's long Hattie, wherever the cold winds blow you're the reason I stay strong

Bridge

Some loves need the sun to prove they're real mine just needs your hand in mine you're the truest thing I feel standing here in this cold line

Chorus

Hattie, you're the steady thing I know the one that holds when winter's long Hattie, wherever the cold winds blow you're the reason I stay strong

Outro

The wire will hold its frost till spring but you're the warm I'm holding onto

Verse 1

I hear static on the line and still I know your voice you find me through the noise you always were my choice

Pre-chorus

Some things fade to grey and gone but you stay clear and true so I keep listening on

Chorus

Hattie, you're the sound I know under all the hum and hiss nobody else comes close Hattie, this is what I miss

Verse 2

The boards creak under both our feet you laugh at how they groan I'd know that laugh replete even if I stood alone

Bridge

Whatever wears, whatever stays you're the constant in my days

Chorus

Hattie, you're the sound I know under all the hum and hiss nobody else comes close Hattie, this is what I miss

Outro

Let the static keep on humming I'll still hear you coming

Verse 1

Two hands reached for the same glass Both of us too slow, too fast You laughed and let me win the round Best small thing I ever found

Pre-chorus

Now every counter feels too small Every room forgets the wall I keep reaching, come what may

Chorus

Hattie, you're the one I'm reaching for Every night I'm back here at your door Hattie, nothing catty, nothing plain Just your name again, again

Verse 2

The bar was loud, the light was low You knew me before I let you know We split the glass, we split the bill Somehow I'm still standing still

Bridge

Funny how a small thing stays Longer than the fancy days I don't need the grand and wide Just your hand there at my side

Chorus

Hattie, you're the one I'm reaching for Every night I'm back here at your door Hattie, nothing catty, nothing plain Just your name again, again

Outro

Two hands still reach for one same glass Still the best thing, first to last

Verse 1

Watch how slow the raindrop finds its way down the pane Nothing in this room tonight will call your name in vain You are wrapped in quiet, safe from every worry and fuss Nothing out there in the dark can matter more than us

Chorus

Hattie, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you tight Nobody could love you more than I do here tonight Hattie, drift on softly, let the humming carry you far Rest inside the warmth of home beneath a sleepy star

Verse 2

Yellow curtains sway a little when the wind comes near Still you stay so peaceful, there is nothing here to fear Every drop that slides down glass is singing you to rest You are held the gentlest, you are loved the best

Pre-chorus

Feel your breathing slowing as the hush wraps round the room Nothing needs to hurry now, no reason and no rule Sleep is only waiting for the moment you say yes

Chorus

Hattie, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you tight Nobody could love you more than I do here tonight Hattie, drift on softly, let the humming carry you far Rest inside the warmth of home beneath a sleepy star

Bridge

Somewhere past the window the whole wide world can wait You are all the reason I would never hesitate Let the quiet settle deep as breathing turns to sighs

Chorus

Hattie, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you tight Nobody could love you more than I do here tonight Hattie, drift on softly, let the humming carry you far Rest inside the warmth of home beneath a sleepy star

Outro

Somewhere on the window one last drop is sliding slow Sleep now, little Hattie, everything you need to know

Verse 1

A small flame leans and settles by your pillow tonight Watching wax slip slowly down to rest upon the white Nothing hurries here, my love, everything feels light You are held so gently now, safe within the light

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day dissolve like candle glow Every worry melting soft into the dark below Drifting closer, closer still, to where the quiet grows

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, let the evening hold you slow Sleep is coming gentle, like the wax below Hattie, nothing in this night will ever let you go You are loved in every corner that you'll ever know

Verse 2

A saucer catches what the little flame lets fall Round and warm and quiet, answering its call Somewhere past the window, the dark is soft and small You are safe inside this room, above it all

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day dissolve like candle glow Every worry melting soft into the dark below Drifting closer, closer still, to where the quiet grows

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, let the evening hold you slow Sleep is coming gentle, like the wax below Hattie, nothing in this night will ever let you go You are loved in every corner that you'll ever know

Bridge

Rain is tapping softly at the glass beside your bed Piano notes are falling gently where the light has spread

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, let the evening hold you slow Sleep is coming gentle, like the wax below Hattie, nothing in this night will ever let you go You are loved in every corner that you'll ever know

Outro

The little flame goes quiet now, its work is nearly done Sleep well, my Hattie, you are loved by everyone

Verse 1

Look how the shadows slip so quiet across the woven rug tonight Sliding along the floorboard like they're tiptoeing to somewhere warm You watch them go with sleepy eyes that soon will lose the fight Nothing out there can touch you here, safe inside my arm

Pre-chorus

Every corner of this room is holding you so gently now The dark outside can't reach you here, no matter how it tries So let your breathing slow right down, let your eyelids bow

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in this whole wide world could love you more than I do Hattie, you're the softest light that this house will ever see Sleep now, little Hattie, morning's waiting, it'll come for you

Verse 2

Watch the shapes glide slow and easy where the lamp begins to fade Curling round the edges of the rug like they're keeping you good company Nothing in that gentle dark was ever meant to make you afraid Only quiet, only calm, only me here watching over thee

Pre-chorus

Every corner of this room is holding you so gently now The dark outside can't reach you here, no matter how it tries So let your breathing slow right down, let your eyelids bow

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in this whole wide world could love you more than I do Hattie, you're the softest light that this house will ever see Sleep now, little Hattie, morning's waiting, it'll come for you

Bridge

Rest your small hand softly here and feel how steady my heart beats Nothing needs to hurry now, no clock, no sound, no light

Chorus

Hattie, hush now, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in this whole wide world could love you more than I do Hattie, you're the softest light that this house will ever see Sleep now, little Hattie, morning's waiting, it'll come for you

Outro

Somewhere on that quiet rug the shadows finally come to rest Just like you, held safe and warm, curled softly on my chest