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Evening had come. The story began in a child's bedside table. Mimi sits beside a sleepy child. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
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Mimi and the Three Quiet Notes
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Mimi and the Three Quiet Notes
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Part 1
Evening had come. The story began in a child's bedside table. Mimi sits beside a sleepy child. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
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Part 2
She begins her usual bright tune. That gentle moment helped everything feel ready for rest.
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Part 3
The child gives a long yawn. There was no need to rush, so the little friend moved slowly.
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Part 4
Mimi slows down and chooses three notes. The calm sound made everything feel safe and cozy.
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Part 5
The notes sound soft, softer, and softest. Soon, the busy part of the day was almost done.
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Part 6
The child sleeps while Mimi closes her lid. With one last peaceful step, bedtime was near.
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Part 7
Mimi felt peaceful and ready to rest. The little adventure helped Mimi learn about quiet can be enough. Good night, Mimi.
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Intro
Mimi Music Box can play,
But one child is tired today.
Verse 1
Mimi starts her tune so bright.
Usually it feels just right.
Then the child gives one long yawn.
Bright song need not carry on.
Chorus
Three quiet notes are all we need.
Soft and slow at sleepy speed.
Soft, then softer, softest too.
Tiny songs can carry you.
Verse 2
Mimi slows her turning tune.
Three small notes will follow soon.
First note soft, the second less,
Third note is the softest rest.
Chorus
Three quiet notes are all we need.
Soft and slow at sleepy speed.
Soft, then softer, softest too.
Tiny songs can carry you.
Bridge
Child is sleeping, warm in bed.
Quiet music filled her head.
Mimi closes down her lid.
Three small notes were all she did.
Final Chorus
Three quiet notes said sweet good night.
Small can still feel warm and right.
Soft, then softer, softest ends.
Quiet can be enough, dear friends.
Outro
Mimi rests beside the bed.
Night is peaceful, song is said.
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