The Paper Map

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The paint has peeled beside the door Where I marked how tall I’d grow I kept that little paper map Of every place I’d go The years came in with muddy shoes And tracked across the plans Now all those roads are folded up And slipping through my hands [Chorus] Maybe it’s too late for the life I used to name Too late to be the person I imagined I became I can still see the far-off shore, but I can’t make the crossing true Maybe it’s too late for my dreams And I’m learning how to live with what I never got to do [Verse 2] The old guitar is out of tune Its case is full of dust I used to think the world would wait If I could wait enough I watched my friends take different turns And tried to call it fate Now every door I meant to knock on Feels a little late [Chorus] Maybe it’s too late for the life I used to name Too late to be the person I imagined I became I can still see the far-off shore, but I can’t make the crossing true Maybe it’s too late for my dreams And I’m learning how to live with what I never got to do [Bridge] Don’t tell me every road is open Don’t say time can be returned Some chances close without a warning Some lessons come too late to learn I’m not asking for a reason Just a moment without blame To say the child I was deserved More than a beautiful someday [Final Chorus] Maybe it’s too late for the life I used to name Too late to be the person I imagined I became I can still see the far-off shore, though I can’t make the crossing true Maybe it’s too late for my dreams But I’ll hold the one small piece of hope that still belongs to you [Outro] The paint has peeled beside the door The paper map is worn I set it down beside the light And let the morning come