Stay A Little

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You came in laughing, rain on your coat Left little crescents of water by the door I kept my hands busy, straightening books While every small silence asked for more [Pre-Chorus] You said my name like you had time to stay I tried to answer, but the words slipped away [Chorus] Stay a little, let the evening take its time Tell me what you’re thinking, I’ll tell you what is mine No grand promise, no perfect alibi Just your hand beside me and the whole night wide [Verse 2] The kettle clicked, the window turned gray Your old blue sweater rested on the chair We traded stories we’d saved for a day And found the tender truth already there [Pre-Chorus] You said my name like you had time to stay I found the courage in the words you’d say [Chorus] Stay a little, let the evening take its time Tell me what you’re thinking, I’ll tell you what is mine No grand promise, no perfect alibi Just your hand beside me and the whole night wide [Bridge] If tomorrow asks us where we stand We’ll meet it slowly, hand in hand Tonight, I only need to know You’re here, and neither of us has to go [Final Chorus] Stay a little, let the evening take its time Tell me what you’re thinking, I’ll tell you what is mine No grand promise, no perfect alibi Just your hand beside me and the whole night wide Stay a little, let the evening take its time Tell me what you’re thinking, I’ll tell you what is mine [Outro] Stay a little Let the evening take its time