Songs for Tatum

Verse 1

Someone left the porch light burning three bottles lined up neat waiting there like they were certain you would come and greet the street

Pre-chorus

Every year the same small ritual light spilling past the mat something in us wants to shout it

Chorus

Tatum, we could shout it, we could say 'em every good thing that you bring light like spring blossom in the autumn that's the gift that you can bring

Verse 2

You always knock before you enter even though you know you're home something gentle in that manner never wanting to be shown

Bridge

Blow the candles, watch them scatter every wish is already true doesn't matter what tomorrow brings us we already have you

Chorus

Tatum, we could shout it, we could say 'em every good thing that you bring light like spring blossom in the autumn that's the gift that you can bring

Outro

Three bottles waiting on the step now just like the day that you came home

Verse 1

Under the awning, worn and torn carrots piled high, ready to weigh 'em but no scale on earth was ever born that could hold the worth of Tatum

Chorus

Tatum, Tatum, light of the room stand on the scale and let us weigh 'em nothing but joy and nothing but bloom heavier than gold is Tatum

Verse 2

Every stall has its own small song hands that call out, come and try 'em but we know where the real gold's found right here shining, that's our Tatum

Pre-chorus

So bring the trays and bring the tune let every voice rise up to say 'em one more year and one more bloom

Chorus

Tatum, Tatum, light of the room stand on the scale and let us weigh 'em nothing but joy and nothing but bloom heavier than gold is Tatum

Bridge

No number's big enough to hold you no basket wide enough to hold you we'd empty every stall to show you just how much we love our Tatum

Chorus

Tatum, Tatum, light of the room stand on the scale and let us weigh 'em nothing but joy and nothing but bloom heavier than gold is Tatum

Outro

Fold up the awning, close the stall we've weighed the best, we won't forget 'em

Verse 1

Old chain rattles on the wall Rust and iron, ready to fall But it's still singing after the storm You taught it to answer that call

Chorus

Tatum, the noise that you make Wakes up a street, wide awake Nobody shines quite the way you do Happy birthday, come on, celebrate

Verse 2

Painted brick holding on to the light You showed up loud on a quiet night Some kind of racket that turns into song Only you get the balance right

Pre-chorus

Every year the chain swings round again Louder now than it's ever been Something's building, and it's about to spill

Chorus

Tatum, the noise that you make Wakes up a street, wide awake Nobody shines quite the way you do Happy birthday, come on, celebrate

Bridge

Let the whole wall shake tonight Let it ring out, let it feel right We're not quiet when you're around We just say your name and play it out

Chorus

Tatum, the noise that you make Wakes up a street, wide awake Nobody shines quite the way you do Happy birthday, come on, celebrate

Outro

That old chain still rattles on Ringing your name till we're all gone

Verse 1

Little wheels are humming low against the floor tonight Rolling out a rhythm soft and slow and always right The whole wide house has settled into hush And nothing here will wake you till the light

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the small sounds carry you away Every hum and murmur only wants to help you stay Drifting soft, drifting deep, drifting into

Chorus

Tatum, the night has folded gently over you Hushed and warm and holding you the whole way through Nothing in the dark can find you here Tatum, sleep is yours, there's nothing left to do

Verse 2

Somewhere down the hall the wheels still turn their quiet song Rolling on so softly nothing ever feels too long The dark tonight is only here to keep you Wrapped up safe where nothing goes but right

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the small sounds carry you away Every hum and murmur only wants to help you stay Drifting soft, drifting deep, drifting into

Chorus

Tatum, the night has folded gently over you Hushed and warm and holding you the whole way through Nothing in the dark can find you here Tatum, sleep is yours, there's nothing left to do

Bridge

Every small vibration hums a promise meant for you Something old and steady saying all is well and true

Chorus

Tatum, the night has folded gently over you Hushed and warm and holding you the whole way through Nothing in the dark can find you here Tatum, sleep is yours, there's nothing left to do

Outro

The little wheels grow quiet now, their small work finally done Sleep on, sleep on, you're held by more than anyone

Verse 1

Softly the little lamp is burning low beside your bed A torn old shade lets amber spill in secret through the tear You watch it flicker like a friend who nods its sleepy head Nothing in this whole wide house could ever bring you fear

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the amber hold you soft and slow Breathe the warmth that fills this room from ceiling down to floor Sleep is waiting just beyond the door

Chorus

Tatum, hush now, let the light stay 'em, all your worries still Rest here where the glow won't ever fade away or spill You are held by every corner of this warm and gentle hill Tatum, dream in colours soft as autumn on the sill

Verse 2

Somewhere past the window night is pulling on its heavy coat Yet inside this little room the amber keeps you safe and near Quiet as a lullaby that hums without a single note Sleep will carry you so gently, nothing else to hear

Chorus

Tatum, hush now, let the light stay 'em, all your worries still Rest here where the glow won't ever fade away or spill You are held by every corner of this warm and gentle hill Tatum, dream in colours soft as autumn on the sill

Bridge

Even torn things still can hold a light that never ends Even small rooms still can cradle you like closest friends

Chorus

Tatum, hush now, let the light stay 'em, all your worries still Rest here where the glow won't ever fade away or spill You are held by every corner of this warm and gentle hill Tatum, dream in colours soft as autumn on the sill

Outro

Sleep now, while the amber keeps its watch through paper thin and torn Morning holds you just as gently as this night has, until dawn

Verse 1

Somewhere the pine needles brush a rusted roof so slow Whispering the small and quiet way that they know how And you are the warmest thing this house will ever hold Sleepy as the evening bending on the tallest bough

Pre-chorus

The dark outside is soft, it only wants to stay It folds around the house and keeps the cold away So let your breathing slow, there's nowhere else to be

Chorus

Tatum, close your eyes, let the branches sway 'em Nothing in this night could ever wish to weigh 'em Tatum, hush now, dear, let the quiet play 'em Softer than a spring, gentler than an autumn

Verse 2

The metal roof holds every little sound so tenderly Turning it to something low and safe before it falls And you are held the same way, closer than you'll ever see Wrapped in all the warmth that any bedtime ever calls

Chorus

Tatum, close your eyes, let the branches sway 'em Nothing in this night could ever wish to weigh 'em Tatum, hush now, dear, let the quiet play 'em Softer than a spring, gentler than an autumn

Bridge

Rest now, let the whole wide dark grow small and kind Nothing here will ever leave you far behind

Chorus

Tatum, close your eyes, let the branches sway 'em Nothing in this night could ever wish to weigh 'em Tatum, hush now, dear, let the quiet play 'em Softer than a spring, gentler than an autumn

Outro

Still the pine needles brush that rusted roof so light Carry you, carry you, gently through the night