Stay Awhile

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The shop signs dim on Alder Road Snow gathers where the buses slow You tuck your hands inside my coat And laugh when my old zipper won’t [Pre-Chorus] A paper cup between us Steam curls above the lid The whole town holds its breath tonight Like it knows what winter is [Chorus] Stay awhile, the kettle’s on There’s a blanket by the window We can watch the rooftops turn white Till the early morning comes Stay awhile, don’t hurry home Let the cold wait at the doorway I’ve got room beside me here For the quiet and your name [Verse 2] The bakery sweeps its final crumbs A bicycle bell rings once, then’s gone Your scarf is damp along the edge From snow that melted on your neck [Pre-Chorus] The radiator rattles The old floorboards complain You tell me every little thing You saved up through the day [Chorus] Stay awhile, the kettle’s on There’s a blanket by the window We can watch the rooftops turn white Till the early morning comes Stay awhile, don’t hurry home Let the cold wait at the doorway I’ve got room beside me here For the quiet and your name [Bridge] Tomorrow brings the salted roads The shovel and the mail But tonight your gloves are drying On the chair beside the rail And every ordinary thing Feels worth remembering [Final Chorus] Stay awhile, the kettle’s on There’s a blanket by the window Let the whole wide morning wait While the snow keeps falling slow Stay awhile, don’t hurry home Leave your footsteps by the doorway I’ve got room beside me here For the quiet and your name [Outro] For the quiet and your name While the snow keeps falling slow