[Verse 1] I found it on the floor By the ticket machine Crinkled at the edge Gold on the seam One tiny number One lucky mistake I turned it in my hand Like it might wake [Pre-Chorus] You laughed, said maybe Maybe we should see A little paper promise Looking back at me [Chorus] Paper ticket, paper ticket Hold my hand and risk it Paper ticket, paper ticket One more step, let's lift it Paper ticket, paper ticket Tell me what the print says Paper ticket, paper ticket Could be us, could be a big yes [Verse 2] We rode past the field With the busted fence Sun on your cheek And that same old grin The clerk looked bored Stamped the date in blue You said "if it's nothing" I said "I still choose you" [Pre-Chorus] You laughed, said maybe Maybe we should see A little paper promise Looking back at me [Chorus] Paper ticket, paper ticket Hold my hand and risk it Paper ticket, paper ticket One more step, let's lift it Paper ticket, paper ticket Tell me what the print says Paper ticket, paper ticket Could be us, could be a big yes [Bridge] If it pays for the gas If it fades by dawn If it only buys us A story to lean on I want that story I want your grin I want the moment Right where we begin [Final Chorus] Paper ticket, paper ticket Hold my hand and risk it Paper ticket, paper ticket One more step, let's lift it Paper ticket, paper ticket Tell me what the print says Paper ticket, paper ticket Could be us, could be a big yes
