[Verse 1] The invitation had an empty space I wrote my name and left the other blank I almost made a reason not to go Then picked the shoes I love the most The host says, "Will somebody meet you here?" I say, "I brought good company, my dear" [Pre-Chorus] I can miss the way it used to be And still enjoy an evening being me [Chorus] I'm my own plus one tonight Got a little rhythm, got my own ride There's a place for me under these lights I'm my own plus one tonight I can buy the flowers on my way I can have a very good ordinary day No empty chair can take my shine I'm my own plus one tonight [Verse 2] A table full of stories I don't know I trade my nervous laugh for one that grows Somebody asks me for a dance I say yes because I want the chance No grand announcement, no revenge Just learning how to like my life again [Pre-Chorus] I can miss the way it used to be And still enjoy an evening being me [Chorus] I'm my own plus one tonight Got a little rhythm, got my own ride There's a place for me under these lights I'm my own plus one tonight I can buy the flowers on my way I can have a very good ordinary day No empty chair can take my shine I'm my own plus one tonight [Bridge - intimate solo vocal, piano and strings] Lonely doesn't live in every room Where I'm the only person passing through Sometimes quiet gives me space To hear myself and recognize the name [Instrumental interlude - orchestra and rhythm section, no vocals] [Final Chorus] I'm my own plus one tonight Got a little rhythm, got my own ride There's a place for me under these lights I'm my own plus one tonight I can buy the flowers on my way I can have a very good ordinary day No empty chair can take my shine I'm my own plus one tonight [Outro] One coat, one key One good night for me
