[Verse 1] I keep my shoes by the door I keep my voice small I clear the cups from the sink I do it all You never see the extras The things I let go I fold my wants in my pocket And I don’t show [Pre-Chorus] But tonight I’m tired Of being so easy Tired of swallowing What I need [Chorus] I don’t ask for much Just stay a little longer I don’t ask for much Hold me like you mean it I don’t ask for much But I need you here tonight (I don’t ask for much) [Verse 2] I learned to nod and smile When the room got cold I made a home out of silence And called it gold But your hands on my shoulders Bring the truth back in I want one honest moment I want to win [Pre-Chorus] I’m done with the guessing Done with the waiting If you can hear me Say it plainly [Chorus] I don’t ask for much Just stay a little longer I don’t ask for much Hold me like you mean it I don’t ask for much But I need you here tonight (I don’t ask for much) [Bridge] If love is a table I’m not asking for feast Just a plate set for two And a place for me Say my name once Like you know what it means Then pull me back close Where I can breathe [Final Chorus] I don’t ask for much Just stay a little longer I don’t ask for much Hold me like you mean it I don’t ask for much But I need you here tonight (I don’t ask for much) I don’t ask for much Stay a little longer
