Lyrics
[Verse 1] You left your blue coat on the kitchen chair A little rain still darkened the sleeve I found your note by the window there Three careful words I was learning to read [Pre-Chorus] The kettle cooled, the afternoon leaned low I held that paper like a place to go [Chorus] If you come back by the old footbridge Past the field where the tall grass bends I’ll be there with the gate unlatched And a little more time to spend No grand promise, no perfect answer Just your hand finding mine again [Verse 2] The garden mint has taken over the stones Your red cup waits beside the sink I hear the house settling into its bones And wonder what you meant, what you think [Pre-Chorus] Some days are made of almost and near Some names grow softer when we hold them here [Chorus] If you come back by the old footbridge Past the field where the tall grass bends I’ll be there with the gate unlatched And a little more time to spend No grand promise, no perfect answer Just your hand finding mine again [Bridge] Winter will loosen its grip on the hill The creek will carry the leaves downstream I’m not asking the world to stand still Only leaving a light in the room you’ve seen [Final Chorus] If you come back by the old footbridge Past the field where the tall grass bends I’ll be there with the gate unlatched And a little more time to spend No grand promise, no perfect answer Just your hand finding mine again [Outro] Your blue coat waits on the kitchen chair And morning gathers quietly there
