**Someone at the Door** [Intro: three dry knocks become a rhythmic piano hook, drums enter immediately] [Verse 1] Two quick knocks. One late. You lean against the doorframe. I lift the chain. Your coat drips on the landing. You say, “Long day.” [Chorus] Someone at the door. Come in. Come in. Someone at the door. Let the cold stay out. Put your bag down. I’ll play you something loud. [Verse 2] I clear the piano stool. You kick your shoes beneath it. I find a crooked little chord. You grin before I finish. Your sock slides on the floor. You ask for four bars more. [Chorus] Someone at the door. Come in. Come in. Someone at the door. Let the cold stay out. Put your bag down. I’ll play you something loud. [Piano Break: 8 bars, rolling left hand, bright right-hand answers, bass and drums keep dancing] [Bridge: close vocal, piano, kick and shaker keep the pulse] You don’t explain. I don’t insist. My left hand runs. Your shoulders lift. [Final Chorus: fuller band, Nora’s own harmonies] Someone at the door. Come in. Come in. Someone at the door. Let the cold stay out. Put your bag down. I’ll play you something loud. [Outro: piano repeats the opening knock rhythm] Two quick notes. One late. Stay. [Tight full-band ending]
