Songs for Libby

Verse 1

Three pairs of shoes by the fridge kicked off after some daft dare nobody moved them all year that's the kind of house you build

Pre-chorus

Every room feels louder when you're in it every plan gets better once you're there so grab a glass, we're not done yet

Chorus

Libby, light the candles now raise your cup and take a bow dance us round till morning comes nobody fills a room like Libby

Verse 2

You leave your mark on every hallway socks and laughter by the door we could tidy up tomorrow tonight we're toasting one thing more

Chorus

Libby, light the candles now raise your cup and take a bow dance us round till morning comes nobody fills a room like Libby

Bridge

Here's to the mess that means you're home here's to the years still coming true here's to whoever's counting shoes they'll never count as high as you

Chorus

Libby, light the candles now raise your cup and take a bow dance us round till morning comes nobody fills a room like Libby

Outro

Leave your shoes right where they landed we'll dance again before we're done

Verse 1

Bags are tipping by the door Ribbon spilling down the stairs Every colour hits the floor Just to show us that you're theirs

Chorus

Libby, light up every room Somebody call out your name Libby, chase away the gloom Nothing here would feel the same

Verse 2

Steps are dressed in gold and red Trailing all the way from you Every knot we didn't shred Feels like something we should do

Pre-chorus

Hold that breath before you blow Let the whole room lean in close Here it comes, so ready, go

Chorus

Libby, light up every room Somebody call out your name Libby, chase away the gloom Nothing here would feel the same

Bridge

We keep the ribbon that you tore We keep the noise, we keep the mess Because it means you're home once more Because you're worth this whole excess

Chorus

Libby, light up every room Somebody call out your name Libby, chase away the gloom Nothing here would feel the same

Outro

Ribbon curling on the floor Still says you belong right here

Verse 1

We lined the bottles up to cheer you Set them on the gate to hear you Every laugh you gave the water Made this whole night matter

Chorus

Libby, raise your glass up high Another year gone rushing by Libby, we are glad you're here Every candle, every cheer

Verse 2

You told the joke that had us roaring Kept us close when night was pouring Nobody left the party early You made the dark hour cheerly

Pre-chorus

The gate holds still, the water's deep Nobody here would rather sleep We're saving one more toast to keep

Chorus

Libby, raise your glass up high Another year gone rushing by Libby, we are glad you're here Every candle, every cheer

Bridge

However far the years may drift We're grateful for this yearly gift However dark the water runs You're the brightest of the ones

Chorus

Libby, raise your glass up high Another year gone rushing by Libby, we are glad you're here Every candle, every cheer

Outro

The bottles empty on the gate We'd wait all year to celebrate

Verse 1

Heavy drops are sliding slowly down the glass tonight and the radiator clicks its small and steady light everything outside has settled soft and low so let your busy little thoughts go quiet, go slow

Pre-chorus

The room is warm and nothing here can do you harm hush now, let the day slide off your tired arm and close your eyes, there's nowhere else to be but here

Chorus

Libby, Libby, sleep is calling soft and low rest your head and let the whole wide world just go nothing in the dark tonight will trouble Libby's rest you are held, you are safe, you are so loved and blessed

Verse 2

The window holds the rain like it was keeping watch for you and the radiator hums a tune it always knew every little sound tonight is here to help you drift warm and slow and gentle like a soft and steady gift

Chorus

Libby, Libby, sleep is calling soft and low rest your head and let the whole wide world just go nothing in the dark tonight will trouble Libby's rest you are held, you are safe, you are so loved and blessed

Bridge

Nothing needs your worry now, nothing needs your care just the quiet and the warmth and being here

Chorus

Libby, Libby, sleep is calling soft and low rest your head and let the whole wide world just go nothing in the dark tonight will trouble Libby's rest you are held, you are safe, you are so loved and blessed

Outro

The drops are slower now, the glass has gone to rest close your eyes, my Libby, you are so loved and blessed

Verse 1

Rain is drawing soft little rivers down the glass tonight Warmth from the heater climbs up slow to find the light Stuck above it, yellow stubs are keeping all our days You are curled up safe here, held so close and tight

Chorus

Libby, Libby, close your eyes and let the hours go slow Nothing in this whole wide world could love you less than so Every little ticket keeps a moment we both know Sleep now, Libby, in the warmth this quiet room can throw

Verse 2

Somewhere past the window all the streets are turning grey You are wrapped in blankets while the night takes work away Steam is on the glass now like a breath that lingers long Nothing has to hurry, there is nowhere else to stay

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the heater hum you further into rest Every yellow stub up there was chosen, was your best Sleep is only waiting for the song that comes to bless

Chorus

Libby, Libby, close your eyes and let the hours go slow Nothing in this whole wide world could love you less than so Every little ticket keeps a moment we both know Sleep now, Libby, in the warmth this quiet room can throw

Bridge

Small stubs of paper hold their place against the pane Little proof that we were here, unbothered by the rain You are the reason any of it mattered at all

Chorus

Libby, Libby, close your eyes and let the hours go slow Nothing in this whole wide world could love you less than so Every little ticket keeps a moment we both know Sleep now, Libby, in the warmth this quiet room can throw

Outro

Rain still draws its rivers down the glass while you lie still Sleep now, little Libby, warm against the windowsill

Verse 1

Thick flakes are gathering soft on the old stone sill tonight The curtain hangs heavy and keeps out the cold and the noise You're wrapped in the warmth of this small quiet pool of light No need to be anything more than my calmest, sleepiest joy

Pre-chorus

The world outside is falling slow and settling white and still Nothing out there can reach you now, nothing ever will So let your breathing slow right down and lean into

Chorus

Libby, the snow is falling soft and you are safe and warm Nothing tonight can touch you here, nothing can do you harm Close your eyes now, Libby, let the hush come find you here Sleep is a gentle tide tonight and you have nothing to fear

Verse 2

Somewhere a window glows small and gold against the falling dark You don't need to know where, only that you are held and known The whole wide night can keep its noise, its distance and its mark This little room is yours alone, and here you're never alone

Chorus

Libby, the snow is falling soft and you are safe and warm Nothing tonight can touch you here, nothing can do you harm Close your eyes now, Libby, let the hush come find you here Sleep is a gentle tide tonight and you have nothing to fear

Bridge

Every flake outside is settling slower than the one before Let that be the rhythm of your breathing, nothing more

Chorus

Libby, the snow is falling soft and you are safe and warm Nothing tonight can touch you here, nothing can do you harm Close your eyes now, Libby, let the hush come find you here Sleep is a gentle tide tonight and you have nothing to fear

Outro

The flakes keep gathering gently on the sill behind the curtain Sleep now, and know that you are loved, and that is certain