[Intro] A paper crane fell in my tea The red clock blinked at half past three [Verse 1] You left your blue comb by the sink A little note that said, “Don’t think” I took the long way past the shrine And found your handwriting in the pines [Pre-Chorus] Turn the handle, let it spin Every door lets weather in [Chorus] Bring me the map with the corners torn Back to the place where the day was born You say my name, then the room tilts wide I take one step to the other side [Verse 2] A brass bird perched on the telephone Sang the tune we used to own Your green scarf caught on a garden gate I laughed too late, I came too late [Breakdown] [Brief low growl] The floor gives way beneath the stairs [Distorted whisper] I find your ribbon everywhere [Chorus] Bring me the map with the corners torn Back to the place where the day was born You say my name, then the room tilts wide I take one step to the other side [Bridge] Under the cedar, the kettle sings Rain taps time on the old tin wings You hold the compass; I hold the key Which one points home? You tell me [Outro] The paper crane sails out of sight Your blue comb catches the morning light
