Lyrics
[Verse 1] You left your yellow umbrella Beside the hallway chair I found it after Tuesday Still holding weather there A note beneath the handle Said, “Save this for the train” So I carried it through afternoon And brought it home again [Chorus] Little things know where we are A button, a key, a paper star You smile and the ordinary starts To fit its pieces in our hearts [Verse 2] The neighbor's cat came visiting At quarter after four It watched me fold the laundry Then stretched across the floor Your blue shirt on the clothesline Turned slowly in the breeze And every sleeve looked like a wave That only wanted me [Chorus] Little things know where we are A button, a key, a paper star You smile and the ordinary starts To fit its pieces in our hearts [Bridge] Tomorrow may be hurried With papers, calls, and rain But leave one quiet minute For small joys to remain [Final Chorus] Little things know where we are A button, a key, a paper star You smile and the ordinary starts To fit its pieces in our hearts [Outro] Your yellow umbrella By the hallway chair A little bit of weather Waiting for us there
