Lullabies for Richard

• Blue Flame, Soft Light

  Clarinet nightlight · Clarinet · Woodwind · Round

  A gentle, unhurried lullaby for settling Richard to sleep, built around the small blue flame under the kettle and the quiet safety of a warm room.

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  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

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• Through the Wall

  Flute and pad · Flute · Airy · Floating

  A slow, hushed lullaby for settling a young child to sleep, built around the steady tick of a clock through the hallway wall and the safety of being watched over.

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  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

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• Loose Brick, Soft Light

  Soft piano · Piano · Soft · Sleepy

  A slow, soothing lullaby for settling a little one named Richard, built around the warm safety of home while the wind moves outside.

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  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

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  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

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