Lullabies for Ivy

• Distant Train

  Music box · Tender · Delicate

  A slow, gentle music box lullaby that turns the far off sound of a night train into a promise of safety, for singing at bedtime to anyone named Ivy.

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  Verse 1

  A train is calling softly somewhere far along the line The whole wide world is settling into shadow and to rest You're wrapped up warm and steady in this quiet of mine Nothing out there tonight can touch the one I love best

  Chorus

  Ivy, Ivy, close your eyes and drift away with me Every little sound out there is turning into rhyme Nothing in this whole night could ever trouble Ivy There's no place I would rather be than here this time

  Verse 2

  The distant wheels are humming out a slow and steady song They carry all their little lights to somewhere far from here You don't need to follow where the trains have gone along Your only place tonight is warm and safe and near

  Pre-chorus

  Hear how the whistle fades away to nothing but a hush Feel how your breathing slows to match the turning of the night Sleep is coming gently now, so quiet and unrushed

  Chorus

  Ivy, Ivy, close your eyes and drift away with me Every little sound out there is turning into rhyme Nothing in this whole night could ever trouble Ivy There's no place I would rather be than here this time

  Bridge

  Let the far off engine hum you gently out of day You are held here safer than the moon is safe and high

  Chorus

  Ivy, Ivy, close your eyes and drift away with me Every little sound out there is turning into rhyme Nothing in this whole night could ever trouble Ivy There's no place I would rather be than here this time

  Outro

  The train has faded off to somewhere soft and far away You are held here warm and quiet till the breaking of the day

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• A Blanket for Ivy

  Cello cradle · Cello · Low · Warm

  A slow, cello-soft lullaby that turns the simple act of tucking in a blanket into a promise of safety, for anyone settling a little one named Ivy to sleep.

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  Verse 1

  Here is a blanket to settle across your small lap softer than moonlight and warm as a nap let every worry unwind and go quiet and still nothing can reach you, and nothing else will

  Pre-chorus

  Close your eyes slowly, the day has grown kind leave all its noise and its hurry behind sleep is a hand that will carry you far

  Chorus

  Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

  Verse 2

  Tucked in so gently, you're held like a secret small hands, small breaths, and a heart you can keep it folded up softly, the way that love should safe as a promise that's finally understood

  Chorus

  Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

  Bridge

  Nothing can take you from this quiet place only the stars keep watch on your face rest now, you're wanted, however long the night is

  Chorus

  Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

  Outro

  Sleep now, the blanket still rests on my lap holding the warmth of your slow, easy nap

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• Warm Water, Slow Light

  Fingerpicked night · Fingerpicked · Guitar · Quiet

  A gentle bathtime lullaby for Ivy, turning the warmth of the water into a promise of safety as the night settles in.

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  Verse 1

  Warm water is cradling every small and sleepy limb tonight You breathe out slow while steam curls up around the light Nothing in this room could ever bring you harm or fright I'm holding you closer than the water holds you tight

  Pre-chorus

  Your eyes are getting heavy now, they're drifting to a close Let the day dissolve away like bubbles do, I suppose Sleep is coming gently now, the way the whole house knows

  Chorus

  Ivy, the water's warm and so is my heart for you Nothing tonight could ever touch you, nothing could get through Ivy, you're softer than the towel I'll wrap you into Sleep now, my love, there's nothing left for you to do

  Verse 2

  Little wet curls are sticking gently to your quiet head Somewhere a clock is ticking softer than the words I've said You reach for me the way you reach out for your bed Wrapped up in cotton, wrapped in all the love I've spread

  Pre-chorus

  Your eyes are getting heavy now, they're drifting to a close Let the day dissolve away like bubbles do, I suppose Sleep is coming gently now, the way the whole house knows

  Chorus

  Ivy, the water's warm and so is my heart for you Nothing tonight could ever touch you, nothing could get through Ivy, you're softer than the towel I'll wrap you into Sleep now, my love, there's nothing left for you to do

  Bridge

  Hush now, the whole wide world can wait outside this door You've nothing left to carry, you can set it on the floor Rest now, I'll keep the warmth here long after you're asleep

  Chorus

  Ivy, the water's warm and so is my heart for you Nothing tonight could ever touch you, nothing could get through Ivy, you're softer than the towel I'll wrap you into Sleep now, my love, there's nothing left for you to do

  Outro

  Somewhere the bath still holds the shape of you, warm and small I'll carry that warmth beside you till the morning calls

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