Where the Mango Branches Lean

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The jasmine seller knows your name She saves one string beside the gate I take the long way past the well And count the steps that make me late [Pre-Chorus] Your letter rests beneath my sleeve A little warmth against the day One word from you, and all my careful Plans begin to drift away [Chorus] Come, meet me where the mango branches lean Where the old stone path turns green Say my name as softly as you can And I will understand Come, meet me when the evening kites descend Let this waiting find its end No grand promise, no jeweled sky Just your hand meeting mine [Verse 2] The tea grows cold beside the stairs My aunt calls twice; I answer once A silver bangle slips and rings Like something bright I tried to hush [Pre-Chorus] Your letter rests beneath my sleeve A little warmth against the day One word from you, and all my careful Plans begin to drift away [Chorus] Come, meet me where the mango branches lean Where the old stone path turns green Say my name as softly as you can And I will understand Come, meet me when the evening kites descend Let this waiting find its end No grand promise, no jeweled sky Just your hand meeting mine [Bridge] If the monsoon blurs the road I will know the turn by heart If the whole town asks me why I will smile and let them start [Final Chorus] Come, meet me where the mango branches lean Where the old stone path turns green Say my name as softly as you can And I will understand Come, meet me when the evening kites descend Let this waiting find its end No grand promise, no jeweled sky Just your hand meeting mine [Outro] Your hand meeting mine