Verse 1

The day lays down its folded hands,

A quiet cup beside the page.

The room grows kind, the hour expands,

And time steps softly off the stage.

Chorus

Stay awhile, let the evening settle,

Let each small thought find room to rest.

Here, the world can loosen gently;

Here, the heart can take its breath.

Verse 2

A familiar book, a wooden chair,

The last warm tea beneath the light.

No need to hurry anywhere,

The hours have nowhere else tonight.

Chorus

Stay awhile, let the evening settle,