[Intro] [Verse 1] There's a cup at the back of the cupboard that's been waiting for some better day. Gold around the rim, little flowers, far too fine for ordinary days. Those trousers from years ago, I still have them tucked away. The ones I swore I'd wear again. The trousers have been very patient. And the candles we bought for company have waited there year after year, still hoping for a chance to glow. [Pre-Chorus] So bring out the cup. Light those candles. I think Wednesday will do. [Chorus] Use the good cup today, fill the cup right to the top. Take the best chair by the window, let the afternoon come in. No trumpet needs to tell us something special has begun. Use the good cup today. This day will do just fine. [Instrumental Interlude] [Verse 2] Coffee's ready, candles burning. At last the good cup gets its day. Those trousers only gain in value. Hope keeps them safely tucked away. [Final Chorus] Use the good cup today, fill the cup right to the top. Take the best chair by the window, let the afternoon come in. And if somebody asks what we're celebrating, we'll invent a reason then. Some things can wait a little longer. This good cup has waited long enough. [Outro] Use the good cup today, use the good cup today. [Fully Resolved Ending]
