[Verse 1 – Nora] I didn’t know you’d be at this thing Name tags, conference badge, hotel gin You said “Nora?” like it hurt to say And I laughed like I always do when I don’t know what to say [Verse 2] We skipped the updates, skipped the years Went straight to the jukebox and cheap beers You picked that song we used to love And I forgot who I was thinking of [Pre-Chorus] We didn’t mean to sing that loud But the crowd just blurred and we let it out [Chorus] (We sang karaoke in Kansas City) (Two old hearts in borrowed rhythm) Your voice cracked, I missed my cue But somehow, it still felt true We were off-key, but we were right For one too-short, too-perfect night Karaoke in Kansas City... And I still knew you [Verse 3] You spun me once near the neon light And I almost asked if you'd stay the night But the band packed up and the room got thin And I remembered where I’ve been [Pre-Chorus] You said, “I never really let you go” I said, “I know... I know…” [Chorus] (We sang karaoke in Kansas City (Still laughing through what could’ve been me I almost told you I still wear the stone But you touched my hand like you already known We were strangers and soulmates again And I hated how that made sense Karaoke in Kansas City... Where I still loved you [Bridge] I watched you walk me to the cab Like you always did, like the past we had And we said goodnight like grown-ups do But the goodbye burned straight through [Final Chorus – soft, fading] (We sang karaoke in Kansas City (And I sang to you without meaning to be seen You smiled like I was still your girl And for a moment, I was your whole world Karaoke in Kansas City... And I still knew you [Outro – whispered] I still knew you... In Kansas City...
