The Orchard Road

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your blue coat on the kitchen chair The sleeve still folded like you might be there I found your note beneath the sugar tin Just three small words: “I’ll call again” [Chorus] If you come back by the orchard road Past the leaning gate and the house we know I’ll leave the porch light on till the morning comes And save you a place where the old rug’s worn [Verse 2] The neighbor’s dog still waits beside the fence The mailman asks if you’ve been home since then I water both the pots along the sill One keeps on blooming; one is waiting still [Chorus] If you come back by the orchard road Past the leaning gate and the house we know I’ll leave the porch light on till the morning comes And save you a place where the old rug’s worn [Bridge] No grand apology can turn the year But there’s a kettle, there’s a chair right here And if you need a quiet place to land You don’t have to explain; just take my hand [Final Chorus] If you come back by the orchard road Past the leaning gate and the house we know I’ll leave the porch light on till the morning comes And save you a place where the old rug’s worn There’s room at the table, the tea is warm You can set down the weight you’ve been carrying on [Outro] Your blue coat’s still on the kitchen chair Come when you’re ready; I’ll meet you there