[Verse 1] You left your blue coat on my chair Rain had darkened both the sleeves I found the note beneath the cuff Folded small enough to keep [Pre-Chorus] You said the door was never locked You said the choice was mine But every road you pointed out Bent back to your side [Chorus] I’m learning how to leave you gently Without pretending I’m alright I’ll take the long way past the station And let the morning change my mind You can keep the keys and letters I’ll keep the quiet I came to find I’m learning how to leave you gently One honest step at a time [Verse 2] The corner shop still knows your order The old man asks if you’ll come by I buy two pears, then give one away And don’t explain the reason why [Pre-Chorus] You said the door was never locked You said the choice was mine I finally heard the difference Between a welcome and a sign [Chorus] I’m learning how to leave you gently Without pretending I’m alright I’ll take the long way past the station And let the morning change my mind You can keep the keys and letters I’ll keep the quiet I came to find I’m learning how to leave you gently One honest step at a time [Outro] Your blue coat’s gone from my chair The room has space to breathe I don’t need to hate you To choose what’s good for me
