Intro

You kept the porch light on till the rain let go

I came back with a coat full of winter snow

Verse 1: Male

Your note in my pocket has a coffee-ring stain

Two lines in blue ink saying, “Call me again”

I took the long road past the quarry and pines

Rehearsed what I’d say at the county line

I was all hard edges, all hurry and pride

You saw the scared kid I kept tucked inside

Now the tires hush down by the old front gate

If you’re still up, don’t make me wait

Verse 2: Female

I saved your seat, but I moved the chairs

Let the house breathe out, let it shed those years

Your boots by the heater, your hands in your sleeves

You look like a man who forgot how to sleep

Don’t bring me a promise dressed up as a plan