[Verse 1] Stone-gray paws on the ridge line Cold air cuts, but her gaze stays steady Blue marks running down her spine One pale star says she is ready [Pre-Chorus] Below, the pines hold their breath Snow peaks catch the silver light She hears the valley turning And takes her place tonight [Chorus] Night watch, hold the high pass Keep the quiet valley safe Crescent burning on your shoulder Ice-blue eyes that never break Night watch, when the dark winds rise Stand where the mountain meets the sky Every trail beneath your keeping Every heart gets home tonight [Verse 2] Tail-tip tracing the old stone Four points shining through the frost No crown, no call, no banner Just the ones she won’t leave lost [Pre-Chorus] A pawprint by the pine roots A far cry crossing snow She turns toward the sound now And down the slope she goes [Chorus] Night watch, hold the high pass Keep the quiet valley safe Crescent burning on your shoulder Ice-blue eyes that never break Night watch, when the dark winds rise Stand where the mountain meets the sky Every trail beneath your keeping Every heart gets home tonight [Bridge] If the ridge gives way to winter If the clouds erase the moon She will know each winding footpath She will find the lost one soon [Final Chorus] Night watch, hold the high pass Keep the quiet valley safe Crescent burning on your shoulder Ice-blue eyes that never break Night watch, let the dawn arrive Stand where the mountain meets the sky Every trail beneath your keeping Brings the scattered home alive [Outro] Stone-gray paws at first light Still she watches, still she stays
