Leave a Little Room

[Verse 1]
You left your coat beside the door
The rain kept tapping at the floor
I found your note beneath the keys
Three crooked lines: “Take what you need”

[Pre-Chorus]
I used to count the words unsaid
And carry every one to bed
But morning came, the kettle sang
I let the silence lose its name

[Chorus]
Leave a little room, leave a little room
For the heart to change its mind
Leave a little room, leave a little room
We can take it one day at a time
If the road bends out of view
I’ll leave a little room for you

[Verse 2]
Your blue mug’s chipped along the rim
I kept it though the paint wore thin
Some things don’t mend the way we planned
Some still feel warm inside your hand

[Pre-Chorus]
I won’t pretend the hurt is gone
I just don’t let it drive me on
The door is open, not a dare
There’s space for truth and space to care

[Chorus]
Leave a little room, leave a little room
For the heart to change its mind
Leave a little room, leave a little room
We can take it one day at a time
If the road bends out of view
I’ll leave a little room for you

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
If you come back, come as you are
No grand apology, no borrowed part
We’ll start with tea, the chipped blue cup
And see what kindness can open up

[Final Chorus]
Leave a little room, leave a little room
For the heart to change its mind
Leave a little room, leave a little room
We can take it one day at a time
If the road bends out of view
I’ll leave a little room for you
Leave a little room for you

[Outro]
A little room
A little room for you