[Verse 1] I’m down by the river waiting for you Rain marks on the stone at my feet You come under that paper umbrella Like spring slipping into the evening heat You said the road can go on and on So I put my hand in yours Lanterns pass over your face Like they’re turning the secrets on [Pre-Chorus] The wind bends the willow branches It softens the way I speak I see you turn and smile back And even the moon goes quiet [Chorus] You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) A little lamp burning low Keeping me here all along You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) This long, long river keeps moving And I’m right here with you [Verse 2] The boat cuts through the reed beds Mud on the sides of my shoes You tuck your old dreams in your sleeve Say, take it slow if you need to I fold the wind up for you Leave the cold outside the door When the fire catches Your smile Splits winter open [Pre-Chorus] The mountain road swings round and round Till the front door finally shows You’re standing inside the cooking smoke Like something I’ve held for years [Chorus] You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) A little lamp burning low Keeping me here all along You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) This long, long river keeps moving And I’m right here with you [Bridge] If a hard rain comes one day And soaks through your coat I’ll lift my umbrella higher And stay close beside you If you have to go far one night And the road scrambles your tracks I’ll follow that path step by step Till I find your way back [Final Chorus] You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) A little lamp burning low Keeping me here all along You’re my way back home You’re the name I know (my name) And even as the years run deeper I’ll still be holding your hand [Outro] When the paper umbrella folds shut The river’s still singing soft You’re in my open palm Like the calmest moon I’ve got
