[Verse 1] I had a map of how my life would go Little boxes filled by twenty-four Now I'm older than the girl who drew those lines And a lot less sure of what they're for But I've got friends who answer when I'm calling And a job that lets me pay my rent And a body that still wants to move to music Maybe that's a pretty good place to begin [Pre-Chorus] I can want a little more And still love what I'm living for [Chorus] I'll take the long way dancing Take the turn I didn't plan I don't need the whole world figured out To like the place I am Let tomorrow keep its questions Let tonight be what it is I'll take the long way dancing I've got a life to live [Verse 2] Bought a dress that doesn't need a reason Called a friend who needed one to leave We found a room where nobody was winning Everybody just had somewhere else to be I don't think a song can fix my problems But it makes a little space inside my chest Where the joy can sit beside the things I'm carrying And I don't have to choose which one is left [Chorus] I'll take the long way dancing Take the turn I didn't plan I don't need the whole world figured out To like the place I am Let tomorrow keep its questions Let tonight be what it is I'll take the long way dancing I've got a life to live [Bridge - intimate solo vocal and grand piano] Here's to all my unfinished pages Here's to things I haven't tried Here's to getting where I'm going With a little living on the ride [Instrumental interlude - live orchestra, no vocals] [Final Chorus] I'll take the long way dancing Take the turn I didn't plan I don't need the whole world figured out To like the place I am Let tomorrow keep its questions Let tonight be what it is I'll take the long way dancing I've got a life to live [Outro - same singer, gradual instrumental lift] A little room to move A little time like this I'll take the long way dancing I've got a life to live
