[Intro — Bright guzheng, rising dizi, steady timpani] [Verse 1 — Gentle determination] I found the shoes beneath the bed, Pulled on the coat I used to wear. The list beside the kitchen door Could wait; I needed morning air. The market sounded much too loud. I nearly turned before the square. A woman asked me what I'd like; I chose some pears and stayed right there. [Pre-Chorus — Strings gathering] Some days the distance is a mile; Today, a doorstep is enough. [Chorus — Bright, memorable soprano] Carry the dawn, A little way home. Carry it softly, However you go. One foot before the other, One hand against the cold. Carry the dawn, Till the morning takes hold. [Verse 2 — More rhythmic] I took the longer road at noon, The one beside the river wall. I heard a busker miss a note And watched him grin and play it all. I left a coin, I hummed along, Then stopped to hear my own small sound. It wasn't quite a happy song; It kept me company through town. [Chorus — Full guitars and strings] Carry the dawn, A little way home. Carry it softly, However you go. One foot before the other, One hand against the cold. Carry the dawn, Till the morning takes hold. [Bridge — Intimate voice, then rising] Tomorrow I may need to stay Behind the curtains for a while. Today I know the road is there. Today I walked another mile. [Guitar Solo — Warm, melodic ascent] [Final Chorus — Layered soprano] Carry the dawn, A little way home. Carry it softly, However you go. One foot before the other, One hand against the cold. Carry the dawn, Till the morning takes hold. [Outro — Light dizi] I put the pears upon the table. I opened up the blinds.
