(Verse 1) Every night I sit and watch the sun go down, Wondering if you feel this pull I've found. I ain't asking for the moon or the stars above, Just a little sign, just a little love. You keep me hanging like a leaf on the vine, Still I'm here, Still I'm here, giving you time. (Chorus 1) I got a patient heart, oh, patient heart, Been loving you slow right from the start. I'll wait through the rain, I'll wait through the storm, 'Cause a patient heart still burns so warm. Ooh, patient heart... don't let it wear thin, Come on and let me in. (Verse 2) I see you smiling but you smile at everyone, I wonder if my chance has even begun. I'm not the kind to chase what won't come free, But something tells me you were made for me. So I'll keep steady like the tide on the shore, Loving you quiet, loving you more. (Chorus 2) I got a patient heart, oh, patient heart, Been loving you slow right from the start. I'll wait through the rain, I'll wait through the storm, 'Cause a patient heart still burns so warm. Ooh, patient heart... don't let it wear thin, Come on and let me in. (Bridge) But don't mistake my patience for a fool's surrender, I got pride wrapped up in this heart so tender. I'll give you time, but I won't give you shame — Love me right, or don't you call my name. 'Cause a patient heart... still knows its worth, Still knows just what it's worth. (Verse 3) So take your time, but don't you take too long, This waiting river's turning to a song. One day you'll wake and find that I'm still here, Holding on to hope, holding back the fear. And when you're ready, ready to be true, This patient heart... will still be here for you. (Outro) (ad-lib over fading groove) Patient heart... yeah, patient heart... Still waiting on you, girl, right from the start... Take your time... take your time...
