[Verse 1] Your blue cup’s still beside the sink The porch swing keeps its little squeak I found your note beneath the mail Half a grocery list, half a detail You wrote down peaches, coffee, bread Then drew a crooked heart instead I laughed until the kettle cried And let the morning take its time [Chorus] I’m learning how to leave the door unlocked To let the good days come and go To keep your name without the ache And let the old road lead me home The fields turn gold, the seasons roll The creek still bends around the stone I’m learning how to live with what I lost And make this little house my own [Verse 2] The county fair came back in June A paper crown, a cheap balloon I watched the kids race down the lane And thought of you, then felt okay Your jacket hangs behind the door I don’t reach for it anymore But when the west wind shakes the screen I hear your laugh in everything [Chorus] I’m learning how to leave the door unlocked To let the good days come and go To keep your name without the ache And let the old road lead me home The fields turn gold, the seasons roll The creek still bends around the stone I’m learning how to live with what I lost And make this little house my own [Bridge] Some things don’t mend the way they were Some hearts grow room around the hurt I’ll plant the lilacs by the steps And keep the promises I kept [Final Chorus] I’m learning how to leave the door unlocked To let the good days come and go To keep your name without the ache And let the old road lead me home The fields turn gold, the seasons roll The creek still bends around the stone I’m learning how to live with what I lost And make this little house my own [Outro] Peaches, coffee, bread A crooked heart in blue ink
