[Verse 1] I leave the porch light on though no one’s due A chipped blue mug, a coat I never use The kettle clicks; the kitchen settles down I watch the steam fold softly to the ground [Pre-Chorus] Maybe I have spent too long at the door Listening for a life I can’t call mine If joy is lost, it knows the roads I walk It might turn up without a warning sign [Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Through the ordinary hours I keep Past the days that ask for all I’ve got Past the plans that come to nothing I hope happiness finds its way to me Not because I earned it, not because I’m ready Just a small, warm thing I don’t have to chase Finding me here, in the same old place [Verse 2] The bus sighs at the corner in the rain A neighbor carries groceries upstairs again I hold the door; she thanks me by my name For once, the afternoon feels less the same [Pre-Chorus] Maybe hope is not a sudden open sky Maybe it’s a little room to breathe A quiet yes beneath the tired no A hand unclenching without a reason [Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Through the ordinary hours I keep Past the days that ask for all I’ve got Past the plans that come to nothing I hope happiness finds its way to me Not because I earned it, not because I’m ready Just a small, warm thing I don’t have to chase Finding me here, in the same old place [Bridge] If it takes the long way, let it take its time I’ll leave a little space beside the sink I won’t pretend the waiting doesn’t hurt I’ll stay long enough to see what comes [Final Chorus] I hope happiness finds its way to me Through the ordinary hours I keep Past the days that ask for all I’ve got Past the plans that come to nothing I hope happiness finds its way to me Not because I earned it, not because I’m ready Just a small, warm thing I don’t have to chase Finding me here, in the same old place [Outro] The kettle clicks; the room is still I leave the porch light on, and let it be
