[Verse 1] Your paws don’t race the hallway anymore, Just a slow 'tap... tap...' on that pinewood floor. Both eyes gone a little milky-blue, But you still find me like you always do. So I lift you up like a tired child, Feel those old bones tremble for a little while- And you settle in the safest place you know, Like “Mama… I’m ready… don’t let go.” [Chorus] Close your eyes and let go easy, Lay down your head and lean in to me. If love could heal you, I’d make you brand new- Trade all of my tomorrows for one more day with you. You’ve been my shadow through every mile, Now let me hold what’s left of you for a little while... [Verse 2] You rode shotgun like you owned that seat, Nose in the wind, and those dancin’ feet. Every backroad knew your happy sound- And that little smile when the windows rolled down. Even when sick, you’d lift your head, When you heard my keys or an engine rev, Like somewhere in you was ready to go. So I hum that tune and you breathe out slow, And settle in… like you’re headed home. [Chorus] Close your eyes and let go easy, Lay down your head and lean in to me. If love could heal you, I’d make you brand new- Trade all of my tomorrows for one more day with you. You’ve been my shadow through every mile, Now let me hold what’s left of you for a little while... [Bridge] Ain’t it strange how the strong get small, And the bravest ones don’t make a sound at all? You don’t have to guard this house tonight- I’ll do the watching… you don’t have to fight. [Final Chorus] Close your eyes and let go easy, Lay down your head and lean in to me. If love could heal you, I’d make you brand new- Trade all of my tomorrows for one last day with you. You’ve been my shadow through every mile, Now let me hold what’s left of you for a little while... [Outro] Close your eyes and let go easy… Mmm-mm [Spoken Tag] “Goodbye, my precious boy… go on now. Mama’s got you....”
