Songs for Richard

Verse 1

Grey clouds roll but nobody's down Brass cans lined up in a row Steady hands built this whole town You're the reason we all glow

Pre-chorus

Something's coming, feel the build Every year you make it richer We've got candles, hearts are filled Ready now to sing for

Chorus

Richard, Richard, raise it loud Nobody dulls this kind of picture Cheers are rising like a crowd Happy birthday, Richard, richer

Verse 2

Rows of cabbages standing tall Patient like the way you care You show up for one and all Steady when the rest despair

Pre-chorus

Something's coming, feel the build Every year you make it richer We've got candles, hearts are filled Ready now to sing for

Chorus

Richard, Richard, raise it loud Nobody dulls this kind of picture Cheers are rising like a crowd Happy birthday, Richard, richer

Bridge

Every grey sky needs a light You're the one who lifts the room We could sing this half the night Watch you shine away the gloom

Chorus

Richard, Richard, raise it loud Nobody dulls this kind of picture Cheers are rising like a crowd Happy birthday, Richard, richer

Outro

Brass cans catching all the rain We're glad you're here again

Verse 1

Look at that glass on the shelf Dusty but it still shines through Hats are hanging in a row Nothing in this room without you

Chorus

Richard, pour the drinks up high Richard, let the trumpets play We came here to make you richer In every way but pay

Verse 2

Somebody grab that paper crown Somebody turn the music higher Every face here came for you Gathered close like moths to fire

Pre-chorus

Hear the room start counting down Feel the horns begin to swing Get ready for the shout

Chorus

Richard, pour the drinks up high Richard, let the trumpets play We came here to make you richer In every way but pay

Bridge

Not the cake, not the lights It's the way you fill a room Every year adds to the picture Nobody paints like you

Chorus

Richard, pour the drinks up high Richard, let the trumpets play We came here to make you richer In every way but pay

Outro

That glass will still be dusty Long after the hats come down

Verse 1

Crates stacked up, bruised and gold Brass scales tipping, heavy, bold Nothing here weighs quite the same You make the whole market richer

Pre-chorus

Every year you add some shine Every year you're worth the climb So let the numbers start to rise

Chorus

Richard, hold that picture still Born to tip the scales uphill Nobody balances quite like you We keep coming back for Richard

Verse 2

Fruit gets bruised but tastes the best Sweetness always earns the test You wear your years like something rare Time has made you richer

Bridge

Blow the candles, watch them spark Light you carry through the dark Every birthday adds a layer Gold gets heavier, not lighter

Chorus

Richard, hold that picture still Born to tip the scales uphill Nobody balances quite like you We keep coming back for Richard

Outro

Stack the crates up, high as they go You're the sweetest weight we know

Verse 1

A small blue flame clicks on beside the darkened glass and warms the little kitchen while the minutes softly pass I hold you closer now and feel your breathing slow you're the calmest, kindest thing that this house will ever know

Pre-chorus

The kettle hums a tune it's hummed a hundred nights before steam rises soft and slow and settles by the door and something in that quiet says it's time to close your eyes

Chorus

Richard, rest your head and let the whole wide world go still sleep is close and safe now, drifting where it will no one loves as gently as this house loves you tonight Richard, you're the warmest thing inside this soft low light

Verse 2

Outside the window darkness wraps the trees in navy blue but nothing in that darkness ever gets to trouble you I'll keep the small light burning till your dreaming has begun you are safer than the moon is from the setting sun

Chorus

Richard, rest your head and let the whole wide world go still sleep is close and safe now, drifting where it will no one loves as gently as this house loves you tonight Richard, you're the warmest thing inside this soft low light

Bridge

Every cup poured slow tonight was poured for you alone every quiet corner of this house is now your own

Chorus

Richard, rest your head and let the whole wide world go still sleep is close and safe now, drifting where it will no one loves as gently as this house loves you tonight Richard, you're the warmest thing inside this soft low light

Outro

The blue flame dims to nothing as the tea sits steeped and still sleep now, Richard, you are held, and always will

Verse 1

Through the wall the old clock swings so slowly in its case Counting every minute till the morning comes around And the house breathes soft and low around this quiet resting place While you settle deeper into every gentle sound

Chorus

Richard, close your eyes now, let the ticking be your guide Nothing in the dark tonight will ever leave your side Richard, you are held here, safer than you know is true The whole night long is smiling down and watching over you

Verse 2

Somewhere down the hallway there's a pendulum that swings Steady as a heartbeat in its case of polished wood And it hums along so softly to the peace that sleeping brings Reminding you that you are loved as well as understood

Pre-chorus

Let your shoulders soften now, the day has said goodnight Every worry folds away and settles out of sight So sink into the quiet as the stars begin to light

Chorus

Richard, close your eyes now, let the ticking be your guide Nothing in the dark tonight will ever leave your side Richard, you are held here, safer than you know is true The whole night long is smiling down and watching over you

Bridge

Rest now, the whole world can wait until you wake Sleep is a soft blanket that no worry dares to take

Chorus

Richard, close your eyes now, let the ticking be your guide Nothing in the dark tonight will ever leave your side Richard, you are held here, safer than you know is true The whole night long is smiling down and watching over you

Outro

Through the wall the old clock keeps its steady, patient beat Sleep now, Richard, safe and warm, till morning's soft and sweet

Verse 1

A loose brick rattles gently where the old wall meets the sky Smoke drifts sideways past the chimney, easy as a lullaby Nothing out there means you harm tonight You are held so close and warm, you never wonder why

Chorus

Richard, Richard, close your eyes now, let the house breathe slow around you Nothing colder than the window ever has to touch or find you Every rattling brick and drifting curl of smoke will keep you steady Rest here, Richard, you're the warmest thing this quiet home has found

Verse 2

Wind can knock along the rooftop, tugging softly at the tiles Still the walls stand firm around you, holding all their gentle piles Nothing needs to wake you now, nothing tries You drift off inside the hush that fills these darkened miles

Pre-chorus

Hear how the old house settles, creaking low and settling deeper Feel how the warmth stays with you, wrapped around you like a keeper Sleep is coming closer now, soft and slow and

Chorus

Richard, Richard, close your eyes now, let the house breathe slow around you Nothing colder than the window ever has to touch or find you Every rattling brick and drifting curl of smoke will keep you steady Rest here, Richard, you're the warmest thing this quiet home has found

Bridge

Somewhere past the chimney pot the stars are turning quiet and slow Nothing out there matters half as much as you do, here below

Chorus

Richard, Richard, close your eyes now, let the house breathe slow around you Nothing colder than the window ever has to touch or find you Every rattling brick and drifting curl of smoke will keep you steady Rest here, Richard, you're the warmest thing this quiet home has found

Outro

Somewhere that loose brick still rattles, soft against the sleeping mortar Sleep now, Richard, safe and certain, held here warmer than before