[Title: Velvet at the Door] [Spoken Intro] Now hold on... I recognize that smile. But that walk? That's new. [Verse 1] Black lace mask and a burgundy sleeve You stopped in the doorway looking straight at me Let the room move around you for a while Then crossed it slowly with that sideways smile I reached to take your coat, you turned around Said, "You can call me Countess for now" I gave a little bow, you laughed at that Then placed your invitation in my hand [Pre-Chorus] You came here with a story I'm happy playing along Tell me how you'd like to start it We've got time before the song [Chorus] Velvet at the door And you've got me wanting more Of that voice I haven't heard before That look you're letting linger There's a secret in your smile You can keep it for a while Let me earn another dance with you Before the night is through [Verse 2] An angel waved you over from the stairs A queen said, "Girl, I love what you did there" You stopped to greet your friends beside the bar Then looked back just to see where I was I brought your drink and asked about your day You said, "Let's leave the office far away Tonight I'd rather hear what's playing next" And tapped the rhythm gently on my wrist [Pre-Chorus] You came here with a story And a little room to play I like the way you're showing me What words don't always say [Chorus] Velvet at the door And you've got me wanting more Of that voice I haven't heard before That look you're letting linger There's a secret in your smile You can keep it for a while Let me earn another dance with you Before the night is through [Bridge] All week you've had the answers Tonight you'd rather choose A song, a seat, a little company A different point of view You hold your hand out slowly I set my glass aside You say, "Let's see that footwork" And lead me to the lights [Final Chorus] Velvet at the door And you've got me wanting more Of that voice I haven't heard before That look you're letting linger There's a secret in your smile You can keep it for a while Let me earn another dance with you Before the night is through [Spoken Outro] Countess... May I have this one?
