Silent Night (Rural Summer Anthem)

The sun’s sinking low but the heat’s still here The cicadas are humming loud and clear Gum trees are swaying in the evening breeze I’m sitting on the porch just feeling at ease The dust has settled the day’s work is done The dogs have stopped barking tuckered from their run Dad’s ute’s out front parked by the gate I reckon the neighbours’ll be partying 'til it's late We don't need the winter's chill To feel the peace of calm and still I close my eyes and I can hear the song The one we've sung for so many years long... Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Mum’s finally resting Dad’s asleep in his chair There’s a leftover magic hanging in the air Even my brother’s quiet dreaming in his room Beneath the silver glow of a summer moon Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright...