Lullabies for Marjorie

Verse 1

Smoke goes up through the old iron pipe so slow Curling into shadows where the embers glow You are warmer than any fire could ever be Wrapped up safe in the quiet, close to me

Pre-chorus

The house breathes soft and the night is turning kind Every worry of the day is left behind Let the hush come closer, let it fill the room

Chorus

Marjorie, the smoke drifts high and slow tonight Marjorie, you're held here safe and out of sight of fright Nothing in the dark can ever reach this bed Rest your Marjorie eyes and lay your gentle head

Verse 2

Shadows on the wall are only shapes that play Nothing that they show you means to steal away You are so much stronger than the smallest fear Safe inside this warmth with everyone who loves you near

Pre-chorus

The house breathes soft and the night is turning kind Every worry of the day is left behind Let the hush come closer, let it fill the room

Chorus

Marjorie, the smoke drifts high and slow tonight Marjorie, you're held here safe and out of sight of fright Nothing in the dark can ever reach this bed Rest your Marjorie eyes and lay your gentle head

Bridge

Nothing has to happen, nothing has to start You can simply rest here, safe within my heart The whole wide world can wait outside till morning comes

Chorus

Marjorie, the smoke drifts high and slow tonight Marjorie, you're held here safe and out of sight of fright Nothing in the dark can ever reach this bed Rest your Marjorie eyes and lay your gentle head

Outro

The smoke has gone to join the quiet, endless sky Sleep now, Marjorie, and let the night pass by

Verse 1

I carried you home while the green leaves shook above us Raindrops were catching on the hood pulled round your face Nothing could reach you while you rode against my shoulder Safe in the dimming light, held inside that quiet place

Chorus

Marjorie, close your eyes now, let the evening carry you Marjorie, I am here and I am holding on so tight Nothing in the dark can find its way to touch you Sleep now, little one, and drift into the night

Verse 2

The branches swayed so soft above the wet canvas hood Every drop that fell was gentle, never sharp or cold You watched the leaves and let your small hand find mine That is how the whole wide world was meant to hold

Pre-chorus

Rain is only rain when someone's arms are round you Night is only night when love is standing near Close your eyes, my love, there's nothing left to fear

Chorus

Marjorie, close your eyes now, let the evening carry you Marjorie, I am here and I am holding on so tight Nothing in the dark can find its way to touch you Sleep now, little one, and drift into the night

Bridge

Let the wind move slow through every trembling leaf Let it hum you somewhere warm and soft and low You are carried, you are certain, you are safe from grief

Chorus

Marjorie, close your eyes now, let the evening carry you Marjorie, I am here and I am holding on so tight Nothing in the dark can find its way to touch you Sleep now, little one, and drift into the night

Outro

Somewhere the leaves are still swaying above that gentle hood Rest now, you are cradled, you are loved, you are good

Verse 1

Two red lights are drifting off beyond the iron bridge Sinking soft and slow into a low and silver ridge You are warm and you are held while all the world goes quiet I will watch until they vanish past the far hedge

Pre-chorus

The night is closing gentle like a curtain drawn by hand Nothing out there in the dark can touch where you now stand Close your eyes, my love, and drift where dreams are soft as sand

Chorus

Marjorie, the whole wide night is holding you so near Nothing in the fog or dark will ever bring you fear Every little breath you take is safe inside this story Sleep now, Marjorie, there's nothing left to fear

Verse 2

The fog rolls low and hides the road but never hides my love You are wrapped up warmer than a feather from a dove Somewhere far away those lights keep fading out to grey But you are here with me, and that is more than enough

Pre-chorus

The night is closing gentle like a curtain drawn by hand Nothing out there in the dark can touch where you now stand Close your eyes, my love, and drift where dreams are soft as sand

Chorus

Marjorie, the whole wide night is holding you so near Nothing in the fog or dark will ever bring you fear Every little breath you take is safe inside this story Sleep now, Marjorie, there's nothing left to fear

Bridge

Let the bridge stand quiet while the fog rolls slow and grey You don't need to follow where the tail lights fade away Rest is all that's calling, softer than the end of day

Chorus

Marjorie, the whole wide night is holding you so near Nothing in the fog or dark will ever bring you fear Every little breath you take is safe inside this story Sleep now, Marjorie, there's nothing left to fear

Outro

Somewhere the lights have faded soft into the quiet fog You are held here, safe and sleeping, warm beneath the dark