Let the Good Hours Run

[Verse 1] You said you’d be there by the time the doors swung wide I watched the coat-check girl stack umbrellas in a line Then you came through laughing, one gold hoop catching light Like the whole room shifted just to make you fit inside No grand entrance, no practiced little speech You slid beside me, said, “Save that seat for me” I had a hundred clever things I meant to say You raised one eyebrow, and they all got away [Pre-Chorus] Now the floor keeps turning under our feet You lean in close, make the whole night brief [Chorus] Come a little closer, let the good hours run We don’t need a reason, we’ve already begun When you say my name, every worry comes undone Come a little closer, let the good hours run [Verse 2] Your friend’s taking pictures, but you never check the screen You tell me ‘bout the old place, the cracked blue washing machine How you learned to make a feast from what was left at home How you hate a crowded table when you’re eating all alone I know that look you give when you’re about to leave So I ask one honest thing, you answer honestly You say, “Don’t make promises you can’t keep by noon” I say, “Then I’ll walk you back, and we’ll decide it soon” [Pre-Chorus] Now the floor keeps turning under our feet You lean in close, make the whole night brief [Chorus] Come a little closer, let the good hours run We don’t need a reason, we’ve already begun When you say my name, every worry comes undone Come a little closer, let the good hours run [Bridge] Maybe morning finds us at the corner shop You’ll order tea, I’ll let the conversation stop No perfect ending, no lines to memorize Just your sleeve against my arm, and your tired eyes [Final Chorus] Come a little closer, let the good hours run We don’t need a reason, we’ve already begun When you say my name, every worry comes undone Come a little closer, let the good hours run [Outro] Save that seat for me Let the good hours run