Jar of Paper Stars

this one is way out of the range of what I usually do. I wrote the background music and lyrics with my child in mind. this is my lullaby to them. as per usual, the vocals are the only AI used in this song. (This song also holds a place in a D&D campaign I wrote giving the story depth and some local lore of the country they will be traveling in should we play again. feel free to steal it for that or as a lullaby for a kid you know.) [Verse 1] In a small oak room, by the pillow’s glow, there’s a jar of stars where the soft winds go. Fold one from a page, hold it in your hand, make a little wish like a castle stand. [Pre-Chorus] One by one, you earn what your heart can see, small brave steps at dawn lead to destiny. [Chorus] One hundred stars in the jar, my dear (make a wish, make a wish) One hundred stars and the dream is near (close your eyes, close your eyes) [Verse 2] First comes the one you fold with your careful fingers, then the next one waits while your hope still lingers. Climb that paper tower, stitch your courage tight, every tiny effort carries you through night. [Pre-Chorus] When the pile gets high, when your arms grow slow, rest a little while, then continue slow. [Chorus] One hundred stars in the jar, my dear (make a wish, make a wish) One hundred stars and the dream is near (close your eyes, close your eyes) [Bridge] If the road feels long, and the moon looks far, count the little victories bright as any star. Heroes in the tales never haste their way, they keep building dreams one kind fold a day. [Final Chorus] One hundred stars in the jar, my dear (make a wish, make a wish) One hundred stars and the dream is near (close your eyes, close your eyes) One hundred stars safe and shining there (sleep, little dreamer) One hundred stars and your wish is air (soft as a feather)