Verse 1 Soft light through the curtains, the silver tray waits Two cups, one teapot, and nowhere to be late Tea for two, just me and you Steam rising slow, conversation true A quiet table, a private view Sugar and cream, the perfect brew Chorus But the kettle still sings, and the afternoon’s free Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me Pull up another chair, pour an extra cup Room at the table if the three of us show up A little more laughter, a little more steam Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me Verse 2 Your hand brushes mine as the pot makes the rounds Stories get longer when company abounds Tea for two was the starting cue But the day feels richer when the circle grows two Same quiet table, now a different view Sugar and cream, and a place set for you-know-who Chorus The kettle still sings, and the afternoon’s free Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me Pull up another chair, pour an extra cup Room at the table if the three of us show up A little more laughter, a little more steam Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me Bridge One lump or two was the old refrain Now the pot’s a little fuller, and the rules are the same Nothing improper, just a little more sweet Three spoons in the sugar, three hearts that can meet Final Chorus The kettle still sings, and the evening’s still free Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me Pull up another chair, keep the cups in the air Room at the table, and nobody’s going anywhere A little more laughter, a little more steam Tea for three — you, your best friend, and me (Tea for three… just the three of us, see)
