[Intro] [Female] Come close, the morning has your name I keep one little wish awake [Verse 1] [Female] You found me by the garden gate With apricots in a paper plate I tried to hide the way I smiled You stayed and talked a little while [Male] I saw the courage in your eyes The quiet place where daylight lies No grand promise, no borrowed flame Just your hand reaching out the same [Pre-Chorus] [Female] If I take your hand, will you walk slowly? [Male] I will meet you where your heart feels holy [Both] Step by step, let the old world fade We are safe in the choice we made [Chorus] [Female] Stay with me, tender and true I found a softer sky with you [Male] Lean on me when the road runs long I will turn your trembling into song [Both] Stay with me, nothing to prove Two small hearts learning how to move [Verse 2] [Male] Your blue scarf caught on the kitchen chair You laughed and left it waiting there I wore it once, then let it fall Like a secret answering a call [Female] I wrote your name beside the date Then crossed it out, then chose to wait Some kinds of love arrive so shy They bloom when no one asks them why [Pre-Chorus] [Male] If you lose your way, I’ll leave a light on [Female] If the morning breaks, I’ll keep you bright, love [Both] Step by step, let the old world fade We are safe in the choice we made [Chorus] [Female] Stay with me, tender and true I found a softer sky with you [Male] Lean on me when the road runs long I will turn your trembling into song [Both] Stay with me, nothing to prove Two small hearts learning how to move [Bridge] [Female] Breathe in, I’m here [Male] Breathe out, my dear [Female] No need to chase the dawn [Male] No need to carry on alone [Both] In the hush between each word Our little truth can still be heard [Final Chorus] [Female] Stay with me, tender and true Every quiet road leads back to you [Male] Lean on me when the night feels long Your gentle heart has made me strong [Both] Stay with me, nothing to prove Two small hearts learning how to move Stay with me, tender and true I found a softer sky with you [Outro] [Female] Stay... [Male] I’m here... [Both] Still here.
