Lyrics
[Verse 1] A paper kite got caught above the schoolyard gate You climbed the fence though dinner would have to wait The wind kept tugging at its yellow tail You laughed and let the whole afternoon set sail [Chorus] Take the long way home tonight Past the river, past the railway line Every little turn can show A place you never knew you’d go Take the long way home tonight Leave a little room for changing signs If the map runs out of blue Make a road that belongs to you [Verse 2] An old red bicycle leaned against the wall Its bell was bright, its tires almost small You fixed the chain with a borrowed silver pin Then rolled downhill and let the world begin [Chorus] Take the long way home tonight Past the river, past the railway line Every little turn can show A place you never knew you’d go Take the long way home tonight Leave a little room for changing signs If the map runs out of blue Make a road that belongs to you [Bridge] Some doors are painted green for no one knows why Some trains leave early under a violet sky Keep one pocket free for something unexpected A folded note, a key, a thread collected [Final Chorus] Take the long way home tonight Past the river, past the railway line Every little turn can show A place you never knew you’d go Take the long way home tonight Let the quiet carry you in time If the map runs out of blue Make a road that belongs to you [Outro] Keep on rolling, easy now No need to ask the road just how One more bridge, one open view The world keeps making room for you [Instrumental Outro]
