[Verse 1] You said you loved me But you were too young to hold it right I knew your heart was honest Just not ready for a grown-up fight I saw your hands shaking When the truth came walking in I can handle the hard days I can take you back again [Pre-Chorus] I ain't gone anywhere Still right here on my own front steps I made my peace with the bruises And I know what loving is [Chorus] Real love, come show me Real love, don't just hold me I don't need perfect I need you to know me Real love, come on, baby Real love, don't be afraid If you mean it, prove it Come stand in my doorway [Verse 2] I'm not who I was then Time has written lines on my face I chose my mom, my babies And my grandkids over chasing praise I got a house full of memories And a heart that still says yes If you can carry my whole life Then I'll carry yours, I guess [Pre-Chorus] I can take your growing pains I can meet you where you are But I won't keep begging for mercy From a love that keeps its guard [Chorus] Real love, come show me Real love, don't just hold me I don't need perfect I need you to know me Real love, come on, baby Real love, don't be afraid If you mean it, prove it Come stand in my doorway [Bridge] You don't have to be polished You don't have to know it all You don't have to be fearless Just answer when I call I won't break your heart, no I got room enough to try But I need a love that's honest And proud to be by my side [Final Chorus] Real love, come show me Real love, don't just hold me I don't need perfect I need you to know me Real love, come on, baby Real love, don't be afraid If you mean it, prove it Come stand in my doorway Real love, come show me (Real love) Real love, stay with me (Stay with me me ) (Stay with me me
