Verse 1 He was leaning by the hardwood floor, Hat pulled low, not saying much. The band fell into something slow When a blue dress caught him looking up. She smiled like she already knew What he couldn’t find the words to say. He crossed that room on shaking knees And somehow asked her anyway. Pre-Chorus He held out his hand and said, “I ain’t much for dancing… But if you’ll let me…” Chorus “Can I pull you closer, Just a little closer to me? Let this whole room disappear Till you’re all that I can see. If I step wrong, just guide me back, We’ll take it slow and easy. I don’t know where this dance will go… But can I pull you closer to me?” Verse 2 Then came front porch summer evenings, Sunday mornings, wedding rings. Babies crying down the hallway, Bills and all the in-between. Some nights they danced there in the kitchen, Some nights they barely made it through. But whenever words weren’t quite enough, He knew what he could do. Pre-Chorus He’d reach across the distance, Just like that first night… And say— Chorus “Let me pull you closer, Just a little closer to me. Let this whole world disappear Till you’re all that I can see. Through every mile and every hurt, You don’t have to carry it alone. I still don’t know where this dance will go… But I’ll never let you dance alone.” Bridge Then came one white hospital room, Machines whispering through the night. He held the hand he’d held for years And begged God for more time. She opened up those tired eyes… And there it was again— That same soft smile From the blue dress And the trembling hand he’d held out then. Final Chorus She whispered, “Pull me closer… Just a little closer to you. Let this whole room disappear Like we always used to do. Don’t be afraid to hold me tight. You’ve held me all these years. And when this dance is over… Promise me one thing, dear. Don’t spend your life standing by the wall. When your song is through… I’ll be waiting on the other side… To save the last dance for you.” Outro He pulled her closer. Just like the first time. She smiled… And somewhere between his heartbeat And the silence of that room… The music stopped. But the dance didn’t.
