Lyrics
[Verse 1] You left your coffee by the window Cold ring fading in the wood I kept the letter in my jacket Though I knew I never should The screen door gave one tired rattle When your car rolled past the pines I stood there holding onto nothing Like nothing could change your mind [Chorus] If you hear me, turn around I won't ask you where you've been I have carried this old silence Long enough to let you in Come back slowly, come back honest Lay your heart down next to mine We can start with what is broken One small piece at a time [Verse 2] Your blue dress hangs behind the bedroom The hem still carries summer dust I found your silver comb on Sunday And held it longer than I must Mama called from down in Macon Said the rain had crossed the fields I told her I was doing better But the truth refused to heal [Chorus] If you hear me, turn around I won't ask you where you've been I have carried this old silence Long enough to let you in Come back slowly, come back honest Lay your heart down next to mine We can start with what is broken One small piece at a time [Bridge] I was proud when I should have listened I was hard when you needed care Now every road beside the river Looks like you might meet me there [Final Chorus] If you hear me, turn around I won't ask you where you've been I have carried this old silence Long enough to let you in Come back slowly, come back honest Lay your heart down next to mine We can start with what is broken One small piece at a time One small piece at a time [Outro] The coffee ring is nearly faded But I still leave the window wide If you come home before the morning You won't have to knock this time
