The Long Way Home

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Coco keeps a paper map Folded in a pocket of her yellow cap Past the bakery, warm bread in the air She waves at the lady with the silver hair [Pre-Chorus] A red kite tugs at the afternoon She says, “Come on, we’ll be home by noon” [Chorus] Coco, take the long way home Past the garden, past the stone Every little turn’s a tale to tell Coco makes an ordinary day go well [Verse 2] A dog named Benny steals her glove They trade it back for a crumb of love By the fountain, she counts to ten Then skips the whole way round again [Pre-Chorus] The clouds roll by like boats at sea She saves one bright blue button for me [Chorus] Coco, take the long way home Past the garden, past the stone Every little turn’s a tale to tell Coco makes an ordinary day go well [Bridge] When the porch light flickers on And the busy day is gone She leaves her map beside the door Tomorrow there’ll be more [Final Chorus] Coco, take the long way home Past the garden, past the stone Every little turn’s a tale to tell Coco makes an ordinary day go well Coco, take the long way home With a pocket full of things she’s known