[Intro] Dust on the road, the sun sinking low, You take my hand and say, “Let’s go.” [Verse 1] We ride past the grass where the gold light falls, Your old film camera clicks and stalls. The wheels leave a ribbon across the plain, You laugh when the dust comes round again. [Pre-Chorus] A flicker moves beyond the trees, You lean in close beside me. [Chorus] Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. Stay close, stay close, No need to face this road alone. When the tall grass parts and the wild calls roll, Your hand in mine keeps a steady soul. Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. [Verse 2] A line of elephants crosses our track, We wait in the shade till they wander back. A monkey calls from a crooked limb, You smile at me as the light grows dim. [Pre-Chorus] Then gold eyes shine through the leaves, You lean in close beside me. [Chorus] Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. Stay close, stay close, No need to face this road alone. When the tall grass parts and the wild calls roll, Your hand in mine keeps a steady soul. Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. [Bridge] The sun slips down behind the hill, The air turns soft, the world grows still. A distant roar rolls over the ground, You squeeze my hand; I turn around. [Final Chorus] Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. Stay close, stay close, Whatever waits, we’ll meet as one. The road bends on and the dawn will come, We’ll tell this tale when the miles are done. Stay close, stay close, We’ll take the long way home. [Outro] Engine quiet, moon hanging low, Two bright eyes by the side of the road. You take my hand, and softly say, “Stay close,” till the dark gives way.
