Taking Back the Night

[Verse 1] You left your red scarf on the chair The last train shivered through the square I took the long way past the bay And let the cold air have its say [Pre-Chorus] Now every turn brings back your face But I can choose my own direction [Chorus] I’m taking back the night, one step at a time No need to wait for your heart to change its mind The road is wide, the morning’s mine I’m taking back the night, one step at a time [Verse 2] Your old note’s folded in my coat A little map to nowhere wrote I pass the café, wave hello And feel the weight begin to go [Pre-Chorus] The windows catch a clearer view I’m finding what I came here for [Chorus] I’m taking back the night, one step at a time No need to wait for your heart to change its mind The road is wide, the morning’s mine I’m taking back the night, one step at a time [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] If you should call, I’ll let it ring I’ve got a life beyond that spring The first pale bus rolls into town I lift my chin and turn around [Final Chorus] I’m taking back the night, one step at a time No need to wait for your heart to change its mind The road is wide, the morning’s mine I’m taking back the night, one step at a time [Outro] One step at a time The morning’s mine