Here's what I stole from Brit's blog (thanks Brit!)
For My Niece
It's that time again, time for another cousin to be welcomed into my family. This time, the parents are my "little" brother Micah and his wife Tawni. Their baby girl, Isla Karla Platt, is due to arrive this October, and in keeping with tradition, I have written a lullaby for her. Just finished it yesterday. Some day I'll figure out how to post the mp3, but for now I'll just have to share the lyrics.
Softness veils the earth, Quiet’s all around
I hold you close to me; I dare not make a sound
Your eyes are closed in slumber, so sweet and innocent
I close my eyes and think about you how are heaven-sent
Chorus: You know what they say, all we have is today
So hold me close to you
I loved you before and I will evermore, Baby you know it’s true
I will always love you
They say that every baby is a gift from above
They say that with a child your heart learns how to love
They say the years go racing past, so quick and oh so fast
But all I know is you are mine and our love’s gonna last
Chorus
Some days I’m not quite certain the things I’m s’pposed to say
Or how to do or what to do to make it through the day
But I know that I love you, my tiny Little One
I’ll do my best to show that love, for it’s my heart you have won
Chorus
I will always love you
Dear Isla
I hope you like this lullaby I wrote for you. As your Auntie, I am filled with love for you and your whole family. This song was written with that love in mind, and it has some special meaning in it for you and your parents.
Your special chord is an e79 chord (spelled egbdf# on the piano). This chord is jazzy and not exactly like the other chords in the song. It adds interest and beauty by being different and complex, a lot like the way your dad, Micah, adds interest and depth in our family. This chord is not used in any of the other cousins’ lullabies; it is your special harmony.
This lullaby has three verses to honor your place as the third person in your family, and it also uses a D7 chord, to honor your place as the seventh grandchild to Gramma and Papa.
The words were written mostly for you, but also for your mom Tawni. They convey the depth of love and uncertainty that many new moms feel. All we know is that we love our little children and want to do the best for them, even if we’re not sure about how to do it.
You’re also referred to as My Little One, a term found only in the lullabies of Aspen and Della, as the three of you are the first children and oldest daughters in each of your families.
I am so excited to meet you and to watch you teach your mom and dad how to be parents. They love you so much already; as do I.
Affectionately,
Auntie
Softness veils the earth, Quiet’s all around
I hold you close to me; I dare not make a sound
Your eyes are closed in slumber, so sweet and innocent
I close my eyes and think about you how are heaven-sent
Chorus: You know what they say, all we have is today
So hold me close to you
I loved you before and I will evermore, Baby you know it’s true
I will always love you
They say that every baby is a gift from above
They say that with a child your heart learns how to love
They say the years go racing past, so quick and oh so fast
But all I know is you are mine and our love’s gonna last
Chorus
Some days I’m not quite certain the things I’m s’pposed to say
Or how to do or what to do to make it through the day
But I know that I love you, my tiny Little One
I’ll do my best to show that love, for it’s my heart you have won
Chorus
I will always love you
Dear Isla
I hope you like this lullaby I wrote for you. As your Auntie, I am filled with love for you and your whole family. This song was written with that love in mind, and it has some special meaning in it for you and your parents.
Your special chord is an e79 chord (spelled egbdf# on the piano). This chord is jazzy and not exactly like the other chords in the song. It adds interest and beauty by being different and complex, a lot like the way your dad, Micah, adds interest and depth in our family. This chord is not used in any of the other cousins’ lullabies; it is your special harmony.
This lullaby has three verses to honor your place as the third person in your family, and it also uses a D7 chord, to honor your place as the seventh grandchild to Gramma and Papa.
The words were written mostly for you, but also for your mom Tawni. They convey the depth of love and uncertainty that many new moms feel. All we know is that we love our little children and want to do the best for them, even if we’re not sure about how to do it.
You’re also referred to as My Little One, a term found only in the lullabies of Aspen and Della, as the three of you are the first children and oldest daughters in each of your families.
I am so excited to meet you and to watch you teach your mom and dad how to be parents. They love you so much already; as do I.
Affectionately,
Auntie
1 comment:
so glad you like it! can't wait to meet this sweet little lady!
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