Johnny Mike Songwriter Music

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You tucked your cold hands underneath my sleeve
The grass held dew where we sat down to breathe
Below us, the river bent out of sight
And your cheek found my shoulder as the town turned bright
[Chorus]
Stay here a little while, let the evening go slow
We don't need to name where the next road goes
With your weight against me and the last coals red
I could keep this quiet for the rest of my days
[Verse 2]
Your old cap brim tipped against the breeze
You drew a small heart in the dust by your knees
We talked about work, then let the talk fade
We talked about work, then let the talk fade
While the windows lit up in the valley below our place
[Chorus]
Stay here a little while, let the evening go slow
We don't need to name where the next road goes
With your weight against me and the last coals red
I could keep this quiet for the rest of my days
[Bridge]
When morning comes, we'll gather what we brought
Take the narrow path back, carrying what we caught
Not a grand promise, not a perfect view
Just this patch of hillside, and the way I lean to you
[Final Chorus]
Stay here a little while, let the evening go slow
We don't need to name where the next road goes
With your weight against me and the last coals red
I could keep this quiet for the rest of my days
[Outro]
Your hand in mine, the town down below
The fire goes dim, but I don't let go