[Verse 1] Painted duck on the shutter, wings in a spill of blue Little moon-sitter watching what the night might do You draw a crooked river where the old brick bends I follow every feather till the alley ends [Pre-Chorus] Hold that small white circle Keep it in your hand When the whole street turns over You and I will stand [Chorus] You make a moon from a cracked-up sign You make a way through the closing time Duck with the bright green, rain-wet crown You lift your little lantern when the noise comes down [Verse 2] Your paper spirit balances above the crescent rim The paint runs like a river, but the eyes stay clear and dim You say, “Don’t call it lost just ’cause it changed its shape” Then tuck a silver feather in my coat to keep me brave [Pre-Chorus] Hold that small white circle Keep it in your hand When the whole street turns over You and I will stand [Chorus] You make a moon from a cracked-up sign You make a way through the closing time Duck with the bright green, rain-wet crown You lift your little lantern when the noise comes down [Bridge] One chalk mark, one open door One small wing against the roar If the paint runs, let it run We’ll redraw it when we’re done [Final Chorus] You make a moon from a cracked-up sign You make a way through the closing time Duck with the bright green, rain-wet crown You lift your little lantern when the noise comes down You make a moon from a cracked-up sign You make a way through the closing time [Outro] Keep that little circle Keep it in your hand
