Lullabies for Irene

• Yellow Under the Door

  Harp lullaby · Harp · Gentle · Flowing

  A slow harp lullaby for settling a young child to sleep, built around the small comfort of a light left on in the hallway.

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  Verse 1

  A yellow strip of light is glowing soft beneath the door The corridor is quiet and the house has gone to rest Nothing in the dark tonight is coming near you anymore You are the one I love the most and held the very best

  Pre-chorus

  Close your eyes now, let the day go drifting out of reach Every worry folds up small and settles into sleep There is nothing you need carry, nothing you need keep

  Chorus

  Irene, sleep now, calm and slow and warm and serene Nothing stirs beyond the door, no need to intervene You are held here safely, tucked in soft between Irene, dream now, quiet as an evergreen

  Verse 2

  The hallway light stays burning while you settle into rest No shadow ever passes that could reach you where you lie I will keep the whole night gentle, easy, second best To the peace that fills this room each time I hear you sigh

  Chorus

  Irene, sleep now, calm and slow and warm and serene Nothing stirs beyond the door, no need to intervene You are held here safely, tucked in soft between Irene, dream now, quiet as an evergreen

  Bridge

  Hush now, nothing asks for you until the morning comes Rest inside the quiet, let it carry where it will

  Chorus

  Irene, sleep now, calm and slow and warm and serene Nothing stirs beyond the door, no need to intervene You are held here safely, tucked in soft between Irene, dream now, quiet as an evergreen

  Outro

  The yellow light still glows there, soft beneath the door Sleep on, you are so loved, and loved a little more

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• Rain on the Wooden Frame

  Fingerpicked night · Fingerpicked · Guitar · Quiet

  A slow, gentle lullaby for settling a young child to sleep, built around the soft sound of rain sliding down a window.

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  Verse 1

  Heavy drops are sliding down the wooden frame tonight Rolling soft and slow like they are chasing candlelight Nothing out there needs to reach you, nothing needs to try You are warm and you are wanted, safe beneath this sky

  Pre-chorus

  Let the window keep its whispers, let the dark be kind Every drop is only music written just to wind Close your eyes and let the hush come pulling gently in

  Chorus

  Irene, the rain is falling soft and slow and serene Nothing in this quiet house is sharper than it's been Sleep is just a river running easy and between Irene, my Irene, calm as any evergreen

  Verse 2

  Somewhere out beyond the glass the streets are turning grey Here the lamp is low and gold and holding night at bay Every little sound outside is only passing through Nothing in the wide dark world could ever trouble you

  Bridge

  Rest your head where all the noise goes soft and far away Morning always finds you here no matter how you lay

  Chorus

  Irene, the rain is falling soft and slow and serene Nothing in this quiet house is sharper than it's been Sleep is just a river running easy and between Irene, my Irene, calm as any evergreen

  Outro

  The wooden frame still holds the rain, still keeps it soft and slow Sleep now, you are held here, and I will not let you go

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• Faint Along the Rails

  Vibraphone drift · Vibraphone · Drifting · Soft

  A slow, glowing lullaby for anyone named Irene, built around a distant train light easing into sleep.

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  Verse 1

  Far off the tracks are catching a faint orange glow tonight Soft as the hush that settles when the whole wide world goes still You are held closer than the warmth of any train light Safe in this room while shadows learn to lie down and be still

  Pre-chorus

  Close now your eyes and let the distant whistle fade away Nothing tonight can reach you, nothing here will lead you astray I'll stay right here while the dark turns soft and easy and grey

  Chorus

  Irene, the night is holding you so gently and serene Sleep finds you like a quiet, well worn, well loved routine Nothing can touch you here, not one thing has ever been between This love and you, my steady, my own evergreen

  Verse 2

  The rails hum low out yonder like a lullaby half sung Carrying light from somewhere far to settle where you rest You are the warmest corner that this whole night has found Wrapped up and certain, held the way that matters best

  Pre-chorus

  Close now your eyes and let the distant whistle fade away Nothing tonight can reach you, nothing here will lead you astray I'll stay right here while the dark turns soft and easy and grey

  Chorus

  Irene, the night is holding you so gently and serene Sleep finds you like a quiet, well worn, well loved routine Nothing can touch you here, not one thing has ever been between This love and you, my steady, my own evergreen

  Bridge

  Somewhere a train moves slow through the sleeping fields and trees Carrying nothing that matters more than this small room and you Rest now, there's nowhere safer than right here with me

  Chorus

  Irene, the night is holding you so gently and serene Sleep finds you like a quiet, well worn, well loved routine Nothing can touch you here, not one thing has ever been between This love and you, my steady, my own evergreen

  Outro

  The light on the tracks has dimmed now, soft as breath, easing low Sleep well, sleep deep, I am here, and I will not go

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