Songs for Lucille

Verse 1

Two cardboard cups on a bench gone grey Sat there since we shared a chill Nobody thought they would stay this way But nothing fades when it's real, Lucille

Chorus

Lucille, Lucille, we're calling your name Raise every cup that we can fill Tonight the whole room feels the same We're glad you're here, we're glad, Lucille

Verse 2

Seasons turned and the wood wore thin Still that bench holds what it held still You keep the warmth that lets us in No candle needed, you're the flame, Lucille

Pre-chorus

So light every light that we can light Let the fiddle climb until We're all on our feet, holding on tight

Chorus

Lucille, Lucille, we're calling your name Raise every cup that we can fill Tonight the whole room feels the same We're glad you're here, we're glad, Lucille

Bridge

Here's to the years that you've made bright Here's to the ones still to fulfil Whatever comes, whatever might We'll toast it standing, side by side

Chorus

Lucille, Lucille, we're calling your name Raise every cup that we can fill Tonight the whole room feels the same We're glad you're here, we're glad, Lucille

Outro

Leave the old cups out on the bench They'll wait for us, and so will you

Verse 1

Napkins went flying off the table Wind grabbed them up and ran You just laughed and chased them barefoot Best birthday party ever planned

Chorus

Lucille, you light the whole room up Everybody feels it still Say your name and watch us smile wide Nobody shines like Lucille

Verse 2

You turn the smallest mess to magic Every plan of yours a thrill We come running when you call us Happy just to climb your hill

Pre-chorus

Grab a hand and stomp your boots now Let the fiddle catch the chill Something good is coming round here

Chorus

Lucille, you light the whole room up Everybody feels it still Say your name and watch us smile wide Nobody shines like Lucille

Bridge

However far the wind decides to blow you We will find you, we always will You are the one worth chasing after Through any storm, over any hill

Chorus

Lucille, you light the whole room up Everybody feels it still Say your name and watch us smile wide Nobody shines like Lucille

Outro

Let the napkins tumble on without us We are glad we love you still

Verse 1

Old brass tap behind the bar dripping slow beneath a star chipped old basin catching light you make this whole place feel right

Pre-chorus

Every drop is counting down to the best face in this town so lift your glass before we shout

Chorus

Lucille, the candles won't reveal how much joy you make us feel stay as loud, stay as real happy birthday to Lucille

Verse 2

Water spills, the glasses clink someone's buying you a drink laughter rolling round the room all because you walked in soon

Bridge

Every year that tap still drips time moves on but this town lifts one more year that you're still here one more toast, one more cheer

Chorus

Lucille, the candles won't reveal how much joy you make us feel stay as loud, stay as real happy birthday to Lucille

Outro

That old brass tap will drip tonight we'll raise a glass and get it right

Verse 1

The tunnel swallows the whole sky Nothing left but the green glow You reach over, find my hand How you found me, I don't know

Pre-chorus

Every mile looks the same in here But I'm not lost with you beside me I just want to say it clear

Chorus

Lucille, you're the light I trust When the world outside goes still Every road runs back to you I love you plain, Lucille

Verse 2

We don't need the radio on Quiet suits us fine tonight You watch the dark go rushing past I watch you in that green light

Chorus

Lucille, you're the light I trust When the world outside goes still Every road runs back to you I love you plain, Lucille

Bridge

No need to make this into more No need to dress it up at all This is just the truth of us Steady, even when I stall

Chorus

Lucille, you're the light I trust When the world outside goes still Every road runs back to you I love you plain, Lucille

Outro

We come out the other side Still that green light in your eyes

Verse 1

I watched the water take its time Slow to fall, slow to reveal That patience is its own kind of chime And that's the way I love you, Lucille

Pre-chorus

Nothing here needs to hurry No need to force what will fulfil So I'll wait here without worry

Chorus

Lucille, you are the calm I chose Not loud, not quick, but true and still No need to rush how quiet love grows I'll keep on choosing you, Lucille

Verse 2

Some mornings hold their breath a while Grey light waiting for the chill You steady me without a smile There's comfort in you holding still

Bridge

Let the years do what they will I'm not asking to conceal Whatever comes, I'll love you still

Chorus

Lucille, you are the calm I chose Not loud, not quick, but true and still No need to rush how quiet love grows I'll keep on choosing you, Lucille

Outro

Watch how slowly morning clears I'll love you slow, through all our years

Verse 1

I split the birch to keep us warm You watch the sparks like they mean no harm I feel the heat before I feel the chill And I keep it burning just for you, Lucille

Pre-chorus

Smoke climbs slow but it climbs true Same way my heart keeps rising up to you Watch it lean into the dark

Chorus

Lucille, you're the reason I don't go still You're the warmth I never had to build Ash goes up and doesn't fall Lucille, my quiet love, until

Verse 2

The fire burns down but never leaves I hold what's left the way a hand receives You're steady where the wind is never still And I don't need more than what you fulfil

Pre-chorus

Smoke climbs slow but it climbs true Same way my heart keeps rising up to you Watch it lean into the dark

Chorus

Lucille, you're the reason I don't go still You're the warmth I never had to build Ash goes up and doesn't fall Lucille, my quiet love, until

Bridge

No need to chase the flame tonight Just you, this glow, this quiet light Nothing here I'd want conceal Just what I feel for you, Lucille

Chorus

Lucille, you're the reason I don't go still You're the warmth I never had to build Ash goes up and doesn't fall Lucille, my quiet love, until

Outro

The logs turn grey but keep their glow That's how I love you, soft and slow