The Lake Keeps Turning

[Verse 1] Snow folds the roofs in a quiet blue Warm little windows keep watch for you The lake bends softly beneath the pines A lantern trembles on frozen lines [Pre-Chorus] If you can hear me across the white Follow the path where the docks hold light [Chorus] Come back through the winter village Come back where the water turns silver I left one room with the curtains open And your name resting beside the stove Come back, the long night is gentle Come back, let the cold pass over Beyond the glass, the forest is sleeping But I am awake, waiting for you [Verse 2] Footprints disappear by morning snow Still I remember the way you go A blue scarf caught on the garden gate The kettle sighs as I hesitate [Bridge] Somewhere the frozen branches sway Somewhere your train is finding its way I hold the key inside my hand Like a small sun no frost can command [Final Chorus] Come back through the winter village Come back where the water turns silver I left one room with the curtains open And your name resting beside the stove Come back, the long night is gentle Come back, let the cold pass over Beyond the glass, the forest is sleeping And I am awake, waiting for you [Outro] The lake keeps turning beneath the snow One amber window will never close