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[Intro – gentle acoustic guitar strums, distant ocean waves] Salt air tangs the evening breeze Seagulls trace the fading trees [Verse 1 – fingerpicked guitar, soft shaker rhythm] I found a shell down by the pier It hums the song the tide holds dear Footprints wash away with the swell Leaving only stories to tell [Pre-Chorus – subtle string swells, quiet tambourine] The sun dips low below the line Painting sky in coral wine My heart slows to the tide's deep beat Waiting for the night to meet [Chorus – layered vocals, light drum brush, warm bass] Oh, coastal lullaby, sing me to sleep Wash away the noise that makes me weep Sand in my hair and wind in my soul This old shore makes me feel whole [Interlude – soft piano melody, ocean wave fades in] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 2 – acoustic guitar with light reverb, distant foghorn hum] A wooden bench where we used to sit Carved with names that time won't quit The tide brings shells, the tide takes sand But some things here will always stand [Pre-Chorus – swelling strings, slightly louder tambourine] The moon climbs high above the bay Turning waves to silver spray My breath catches in the cool night air No need to rush, no need to care [Chorus Reprise – harmonized vocals, full drum brushes, warm bass] Oh, coastal lullaby, wrap me up tight Chase away the fears that cloud my sight Salt on my lips and stars in my eyes This old shore keeps me alive [Bridge – stripped-back acoustic guitar, soft vocal harmonies] I don't need roads to lead me home This shore's been here since I was born Every wave a gentle plea Stay a while, just you and me [Final Chorus – full band, layered harmonies, ocean wave ambiance] Oh, coastal lullaby, sing me through All the days I felt untrue Sand in my shoes and love in my chest This old shore's where I belong best [Outro – fading acoustic guitar, distant seagull cry, soft ocean waves] The tide rolls in, the tide rolls out This old shore will never doubt