Pavement Steps

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I tie the laces by the kitchen door Morning has a cool edge on the floor The bakery truck turns onto Pine And a dog pulls hard at the end of its line [Pre-Chorus] I leave the keys beside the bowl Let the open road decide the role [Chorus] I’m walking till the worry loses track One quiet block, then one more back Past the library, past the corner store I don’t need to know what I’m walking for I’m walking, and the day walks too Every step makes room for something new [Verse 2] A woman waters basil in a crate Two kids trade stickers by the gate The crossing guard lifts a mittened hand A freight train hums beyond the overpass span [Pre-Chorus] The clouds break up above the school My thoughts fall into a slower rule [Chorus] I’m walking till the worry loses track One quiet block, then one more back Past the library, past the corner store I don’t need to know what I’m walking for I’m walking, and the day walks too Every step makes room for something new [Bridge] If I arrive with dust along my jeans And a little less noise between the scenes That’s enough, that’s plenty for today The long way home has shown me what to say [Final Chorus] I’m walking till the worry loses track With the afternoon warm against my back Past the library, past the corner store I know a little more than I knew before I’m walking, and the day walks too Every step makes room for something new [Outro] I tie the laces by the kitchen door Tomorrow I’ll take the long way once more