Lullabies for Joe

Verse 1

The kettle has gone quiet, the copper has stopped its hum Only the small red numbers glowing where the dark has come Every sound in the house has folded itself down small And you are the softest thing that I love best of all

Pre-chorus

The clock keeps its whisper but the whole world has gone still Nothing left to watch for, nothing more that needs my skill Just your breathing rising slow beneath the window sill

Chorus

Joe, my love, the night is gentle, let it hold you now Close your eyes, the dark won't hurt you, I'm not far, somehow Joe, you're safe as embers glowing warm behind the grate Nothing in this house will wake you, nothing has to wait

Verse 2

Somewhere down the hall the numbers keep their quiet red glow Marking every minute gently while you drift down slow I could count the hours like this and never mind the cost Just to watch you settle deeper into sleep, unlost

Bridge

Let the whole house breathe around you, let the shadows lie Nothing sharp or loud will find you, nothing says goodbye

Chorus

Joe, my love, the night is gentle, let it hold you now Close your eyes, the dark won't hurt you, I'm not far, somehow Joe, you're safe as embers glowing warm behind the grate Nothing in this house will wake you, nothing has to wait

Outro

The kettle's cold now, the copper dim behind the glow Sleep on, my Joe, and let the quiet carry you slow

Verse 1

Heavy leaves are dripping raindrops slow above your head Finding their way down to where the grey hood bends Every drop that lands is soft as anything I've said And nothing in this whole wide world will touch you, love depends

Pre-chorus

So let the hush come closer, let your small hands still Let the dark feel like a blanket pulled up to your chin And drift a little further where the quiet always

Chorus

Joe, the night is holding you so gently as you go Nothing here will hurry you, there's nowhere you must be Joe, I'll stay right here and watch the way you glow Sleeping soft and steady as the slow tide of the sea

Verse 2

Somewhere past the window the rain has settled to a hush Every sound out there has learned to move so slow And underneath the leaves and all that gentle, falling brush You are warmer than the whole wide world will ever know

Pre-chorus

So let the hush come closer, let your small hands still Let the dark feel like a blanket pulled up to your chin And drift a little further where the quiet always

Chorus

Joe, the night is holding you so gently as you go Nothing here will hurry you, there's nowhere you must be Joe, I'll stay right here and watch the way you glow Sleeping soft and steady as the slow tide of the sea

Bridge

Nothing needs you now but rest, and rest will come to find you Wrapped in every quiet thing that loves you from behind you

Chorus

Joe, the night is holding you so gently as you go Nothing here will hurry you, there's nowhere you must be Joe, I'll stay right here and watch the way you glow Sleeping soft and steady as the slow tide of the sea

Outro

The leaves will keep on dripping long after you're asleep And I'll be here beside you while the whole wide night stays deep

Verse 1

Wool lies still and warm across my knees tonight Lamp above us burns a soft and yellow light Nothing needs to move while you drift down to sleep Little breaths of yours are steady and just right

Pre-chorus

Hush now, close your eyes, the dark is kind and slow Every worry folds and settles soft and low Sleep is calling gently, waiting just for

Chorus

Joe, my heart keeps time with every breath you take Nothing in this house will stir or ever wake Joe, you are the warmest thing I've ever known You can let it go, and drift, for my sake

Verse 2

Shadows on the wall are soft and never sharp Quiet fills the room like one long gentle note Nothing here will hurry you from where you rest Only stillness now, and love that keeps afloat

Pre-chorus

Hush now, close your eyes, the dark is kind and slow Every worry folds and settles soft and low Sleep is calling gently, waiting just for

Chorus

Joe, my heart keeps time with every breath you take Nothing in this house will stir or ever wake Joe, you are the warmest thing I've ever known You can let it go, and drift, for my sake

Bridge

Rest your small hand near the wool and let it stay Nothing waits beyond this room but soft and grey

Chorus

Joe, my heart keeps time with every breath you take Nothing in this house will stir or ever wake Joe, you are the warmest thing I've ever known You can let it go, and drift, for my sake

Outro

Wool still rests across my knees beneath the glow Sleep well now, little one, I'll stay till morning's slow