[Verse 1] You leave your cup beside the door The blue enamel, chipped and worn I set it where you like it best And let the quiet do the rest [Pre-Chorus] Your name sits easy on my tongue Like something old, like something young [Chorus] Stay a little, stay awhile Let the evening turn its dial You say, “I’m here,” I answer, “I know” We take our time, we let it go [Verse 2] The market closes, shutters drawn A neighbor sweeps the dust till dawn You tell me what the day put through I save the smallest parts for you [Pre-Chorus] No grand promise, no parade Just the choice we make and remake [Chorus] Stay a little, stay awhile Let the evening turn its dial You say, “I’m here,” I answer, “I know” We take our time, we let it go [Bridge] If the road gets rough, call my name I’ll meet you there, I’ll do the same No need to dress the truth in gold Your hand is warm, the night is slow [Final Chorus] Stay a little, stay awhile Let the evening turn its dial You say, “I’m here,” I answer, “I know” We take our time, we let it go [Outro] You leave your cup beside the door I set it where you like it best
