Sleep Now, Venice

Lyrics

[Intro] Tin feet tap softly, one, two, three A little scout beneath the tree [Verse 1] Venice wears a button coat A paper crown, a wooden boat He climbs the shelf, he slips from sight Then bows politely in the night [Chorus] Sleep now, Venice, small and bright Fold your hands and close your eyes No need for words, no need to smile You’ve crossed the room in secret style [Verse 2] Past the teacup, over the chair A ribbon trembles in the air He lands beside the music box And waits as softly as the clocks [Chorus] Sleep now, Venice, small and bright Fold your hands and close your eyes No need for words, no need to smile You’ve crossed the room in secret style [Bridge] When morning paints the window white He’ll stand as still as painted light A harmless doll with polished shoes And one more little path to choose [Outro] Tin feet rest softly, three, two, one Goodnight, dear scout; the game is done