Lullabies for Nicola

• Slow Light on the Ceiling

  Harp lullaby · Harp · Gentle · Flowing

  A gentle harp lullaby that watches soft shadow and lamplight cross the ceiling while promising the sleeping child they are utterly safe and loved.

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  Verse 1

  The lamp throws a low warm circle onto the plaster above your head Watching it drift is enough to carry you gently to bed You don't need to chase it, you don't need to follow it far Just rest here beside me, however small things are

  Pre-chorus

  Somewhere the light is bending soft across the wall Somewhere your breathing slows to answer its call Let it pull you under, easy, warm and low

  Chorus

  Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

  Verse 2

  Somewhere past the curtain the evening folds itself away Nothing that is waiting needs an answer tonight or today The bulb hums its low song, steady, golden, slow And under it you're sinking deeper into calm you know

  Chorus

  Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

  Bridge

  Every soft shape sliding over plaster white and warm Is only night moving gently, never any storm You are wrapped up tighter than the quiet in this room

  Chorus

  Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

  Outro

  The light still drifts above you, slower now than before Sleep now, Nicola, there is nothing you need for

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• The Oars Are Resting Now

  Rocking chair waltz · Waltz · Rocking · Slow

  A slow rocking chair waltz lullaby that uses a small boat settling for the night to hold a sleeping child close.

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  Verse 1

  Water has gone still beneath the little wooden boat Oars leaning quiet on the boards, too tired to float Nobody needs to row tonight or steer anywhere far Your breathing is the only tide that I will note

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  Hush now, the whole night is folding soft around this place Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls you from this space Close your eyes and let the dark become a gentle door

  Chorus

  Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

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  Somewhere far off a small bell rings and then it rests Damp boards remember every quiet trip and passenger they've kept You are the softest cargo that this old boat ever held Warm inside blankets while the cold night just drifts and slept

  Pre-chorus

  Hush now, the whole night is folding soft around this place Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls you from this space Close your eyes and let the dark become a gentle door

  Chorus

  Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

  Bridge

  Even the oars have laid their tired arms down to rest No one is asking you to travel, only to be held You don't need to keep watch, you don't need to be brave Let the small boat rock you gently until you have settled

  Chorus

  Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

  Outro

  The oars are resting quiet against the damp old floor Sleep now, little one, we are not going anywhere

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• Little Light on the Stair

  Rain and piano · Rain · Piano · Hushed

  A slow, rain and piano lullaby for gently rocking a very young child to sleep, built around the soft glow of light on the stairs at bedtime.

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  Verse 1

  Dust is turning slowly in the light upon the stair A hush is settling gentle over everything tonight The whole wide house is folding into shadow everywhere But one small beam is holding on to you, so soft and bright

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  Every breath you're taking pulls the quiet close and near Every little sigh of yours is all I want to hear So let the dark come lower, love, there's nothing you should fear

  Chorus

  Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

  Verse 2

  The floorboards creak so quietly beneath my careful feet Your blanket holds the warmth of you like something sweet and small I'll watch the little specks of dust go drifting up to meet The last soft light that's slipping gently down along the wall

  Chorus

  Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

  Bridge

  Rain is falling soft against the window, slow and true Every drop that falls is just another way to say I love you

  Chorus

  Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

  Outro

  The dust has settled now, the stairway light has gone to rest Sleep well, my Nicola, held safe and warm within my chest

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