Lyrics
[Verse 1] Your cup still waits by the sink Blue ring on the wood I touch the chair you loved Like it might feel like you should The rain writes little lines On the old front pane And I’m still counting The days in your name [Pre-Chorus] I keep the small things near The ones that used to shine A folded note, a fading scarf And all that used to be mine [Chorus] Stay in my hands Stay in my heart Paper lantern glow In the dark Stay in my hands Stay in my heart I hear your laugh And I don’t fall apart [Verse 2] The porch light hums again Over jasmine and stone I stand where you stood And I’m not alone Your shoes by the door Still point toward the road Some evenings feel Like they already know [Pre-Chorus] I keep the small things near The ones that used to shine A folded note, a fading scarf And all that used to be mine [Chorus] Stay in my hands Stay in my heart Paper lantern glow In the dark Stay in my hands Stay in my heart I hear your laugh And I don’t fall apart [Bridge] If I close my eyes You come back so near In the smell of rain In the bend of the year So I’ll hold this ache Like a quiet flame Soft and small Still calling your name [Chorus] Stay in my hands Stay in my heart Paper lantern glow In the dark Stay in my hands Stay in my heart I hear your laugh And I don’t fall apart
