Sleep Rodeo

Verse 1] Fading light on an old TV Dust motes dance in the living room You laugh low at the same old scenes We sing along to the cowboy's tune. Echoing across the decades past. Denim memories stored. [Chorus] It’s the rodeo of sleep, dearest dad Let the horses circle in my mind All those painted skies and wooden fences Hold my hand across moon light time It’s the rodeo of sleep, soft and steady As the old scenes play in my mind I hear the memory of your easy breathing Riding with me through the night [Verse 2] Slow close-up on a weathered face Coffee steam, a silver star You’d call out every outlaw’s name Like they were neighbours in Wells Yard Echoing across the decades past. Denim memories stored. [Chorus] It’s the rodeo of sleep, dearest dad Let the horses circle in my mind All those painted skies and wooden fences Hold my hand across moon light time It’s the rodeo of sleep, soft and steady As the old scenes play in my mind I hear the memory of your easy breathing Riding with me through the night [Bridge] [whispered vocals] I’m older now And you are gone But in the dark Your stories start again [low vocal register] Katie calls The saddles creak I dream of you and we are, watching the old films once more [Chorus] It’s the rodeo of sleep, dearest dad Let the horses circle in my mind All those painted skies and wooden fences Hold my hand across moon light time. Riding with me through the night. "Happy Trails"