[Verse 1] Work boots sitting by the welcome mat Lunch box empty, collar folded back I leave the list beside the telephone There's only so much I can carry home You put a plate in front of me And ask about the part they never see [Pre-Chorus] I can do a little more tomorrow Tonight I need a place to put the load [Chorus] The week can wait outside Let the door swing shut behind me I got a little life inside And somebody who knows where to find me The week can wait outside I don't have to earn the right to breathe Let a good song fill this quiet Let this evening belong to me [Verse 2] We take a walk without a destination Watch a neighbor teaching someone how to drive I tell you something that was bothering me You let the words settle, then you take my side Not because you think I'm always right Because you know I need some kindness for tonight [Pre-Chorus] I can do a little more tomorrow Tonight I need a place to put the load [Chorus] The week can wait outside Let the door swing shut behind me I got a little life inside And somebody who knows where to find me The week can wait outside I don't have to earn the right to breathe Let a good song fill this quiet Let this evening belong to me [Bridge - intimate solo vocal, piano and strings] I've been more than what I get done Since before I learned to write my name Let me remember that with someone Who'd love me on an ordinary day [Instrumental interlude - orchestra and rhythm section, no vocals] [Final Chorus] The week can wait outside Let the door swing shut behind me I got a little life inside And somebody who knows where to find me The week can wait outside I don't have to earn the right to breathe Let a good song fill this quiet Let this evening belong to me [Outro] One good song One quiet night The week can wait outside
