Invite Joy (Porch Light Folk Version) Verse 1 I’ve been clearing off the counters Of things I couldn’t keep Old conclusions, quiet worries Stacked too high and running deep I’ve been opening the windows Letting stale air drift away Making room between the minutes Letting silence have its say Chorus I invite joy Make room at the table Set an extra place Leave the door unlocked I invite joy Soft and able Come as you are You don’t have to knock There’s a chair by the window And a light left on You don’t have to hurry You don’t have to be strong I invite joy ⸻ Verse 2 I’ve done earning every sunrise Done racing every clock Done explaining all my reasons Done holding what’s not mine to hold Now I’m loosening my shoulders Letting long exhalations stay Trusting if you’re meant to find me You’ll just wander in one day Chorus I invite joy Make room at the table Set an extra place Leave the door unlocked I invite joy Simple and stable Come as you are You don’t have to knock There’s a chair by the window And a light left on You don’t have to hurry You don’t have to be strong ⸻ Bridge (bare — almost whispered) No fireworks No grand parade Just quiet footsteps On a porch at dusk And the sound of breathing Unafraid ⸻ Final Chorus (slightly lifted but still gentle) I invite joy There’s room at the table Room in my chest Room in this home I invite joy Faithful and able Come sit beside me You don’t have to roam There’s a chair by the window And a light left on You don’t have to hurry You don’t have to be strong I invite joy
