Paper Crown

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I found your note in the glovebox Faded blue ink, last July Your coffee ring on the dashboard Said you left before first light You took the spare key, baby Left me with the screen door slam Now the house feels too wide open Like it’s waiting for your hand [Pre-Chorus] I keep your side of the bed made Like you might walk in tonight And every little thing you touched Still has your shape in my mind [Chorus] Paper crown, paper crown I wore it when you let me down Paper crown, paper crown Fell apart, but I’m still around (Still around) I was yours for a minute Now I’m mine in this town [Verse 2] The corner store knows my order Two cold sodas, none for you I pass your painted front porch Try not to look back through Your rain boots by the doorway Your name scratched in the chair I swear I hear you laughing When the fan cuts through the air [Pre-Chorus] I keep your side of the bed made Like you might walk in tonight And every little thing you touched Still has your shape in my mind [Chorus] Paper crown, paper crown I wore it when you let me down Paper crown, paper crown Fell apart, but I’m still around (Still around) I was yours for a minute Now I’m mine in this town [Bridge] Maybe I was all gold rush Maybe you were just the train Maybe love was only cardboard Held together by the rain [Final Chorus] Paper crown, paper crown I wore it when you let me down Paper crown, paper crown Fell apart, but I’m still around (Still around) I was yours for a minute Now I’m mine in this town