[Verse 1] He keeps the old coat by the kitchen door Though the left sleeve’s torn and the buttons don’t match anymore He used to count the cracks above his bed Now he counts the names of the ones who call instead [Pre-Chorus] There are mornings that arrive with heavy shoes But he has learned there’s more than one thing he can choose [Chorus] I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am With a crooked little grin and a coffee-stained hand Every scar can keep its story, every bruise can keep its name I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am [Verse 2] His daughter brings a pie that leans to one side They eat it on the porch with the whole family wide The youngest tells a joke nobody understands The old man laughs so hard he has to wave his hands [Pre-Chorus] He doesn’t need the past to disappear He can make a little room and let the good sit near [Chorus] I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am With a crooked little grin and a coffee-stained hand Every scar can keep its story, every bruise can keep its name I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am [Bridge] Let the front gate squeak, let the supper run late Let the truth come plain and let it change its shape If tomorrow brings a question, we’ll answer when it comes Tonight the table’s full, and nobody has to run [Final Chorus] I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am Hear the whole house answer, clap along if you can Every scar can keep its story, every bruise can keep its name I’m not healed yet—still, I’m laughing like I am [Outro] He keeps the old coat by the kitchen door And leaves it open wide like he’s never closing anymore I’m not healed yet No, I’m not healed yet Still, I’m laughing like I am
