[Verse 1] You hung that moon in my hand Thin as a paper crown I watched it tremble at dusk Then the whole sky leaned down Your name on my tongue like smoke Soft when the room got still [Pre-Chorus] And I felt it start Little by little Your eyes went gold My heart went brittle One spark, one glance Now I can't let go [Chorus] Paper moon, paper moon fire Burning higher, burning higher Paper moon, paper moon fire Hold me close, I don't tire (紙の月) Paper moon, paper moon fire [Verse 2] We left ash on the porch rail Red on your fingertips You laughed like a match struck once And it lit my winter lips I keep your shadow in my coat Like a note I can't untie [Pre-Chorus] And I felt it start Little by little Your eyes went gold My heart went brittle One spark, one glance Now I can't let go [Chorus] Paper moon, paper moon fire Burning higher, burning higher Paper moon, paper moon fire Hold me close, I don't tire (紙の月) Paper moon, paper moon fire [Bridge] If it falls, let it fall Into my open hands If it burns, let it burn I was made to understand You and I, one bright line Cutting through the night [Chorus] Paper moon, paper moon fire Burning higher, burning higher Paper moon, paper moon fire Hold me close, I don't tire (紙の月) Paper moon, paper moon fire
