[Intro: two bars of close harmony over sustained bass, then brushed snare and lead] [Verse 1] There’s a ring on the table Where the ice bucket stood And a spoon in the fern By the basket of wood Someone left a green cardigan Over the back of a chair I’ll find out tomorrow Tonight it can stay there [Chorus] The house is still warm The kettle is on You don’t have to hurry Because everyone’s gone There’s bread in the kitchen A heel and a half The house is still warm Come sit where you sat [Verse 2] We open the windows To let out the smoke You ask if I meant it I ask which old joke You point to the ceiling Then look at your shoes I say, “I was showing off” You say, “You usually do” [Chorus] The house is still warm The kettle is on You don’t have to hurry Because everyone’s gone There’s bread in the kitchen A heel and a half The house is still warm Come sit where you sat [Bridge] We don’t get it settled The milk has gone bad I find the small jar Of the honey we had You wash up two glasses I dry them in turn Your sleeve gets wet And the toast starts to burn [Instrumental Break] [Final Chorus] The house is still warm The kettle is on The first bus is coughing Its way through the dawn There’s a clean cup beside you A place for your coat The house is still warm I’m glad you stayed close [Outro] Leave the window Open a crack If you go for the paper Bring two coffees back
