Paper Moons and Candy Stars

[Intro]
Porch steps dressed in paper moons
A bowl of sweets beneath the spoon

[Verse 1]
You pin a crooked hat on tight
I draw a grin in green and white
The old sheet snags against the door
We laugh and reach for one more floor

[Pre-Chorus]
The kitchen smells like cinnamon
The neighbors pull their curtains in
You lift your lantern, I take your hand
Tonight the odd ones own the land

[Chorus]
Come on, come out, the night is ours
With stitched-up capes and candy stars
A paper crown, a painted face
We turn the block into our place
Oh, Halloween, let every strange heart shine
Your hand in mine, your hand in mine

[Verse 2]
A tiny ghost in oversized shoes
A pirate captain picking the tunes
The porch pumpkins lean like old friends
We trade our treats at every bend

[Pre-Chorus]
You give the shy kid one more sweet
They take a brave step down the street
A dragon tail sweeps through the leaves
And even grown-ups start to believe

[Chorus]
Come on, come out, the night is ours
With stitched-up capes and candy stars
A paper crown, a painted face
We turn the block into our place
Oh, Halloween, let every strange heart shine
Your hand in mine, your hand in mine

[Bridge]
When the last small footsteps disappear
We set the lanterns by the stair
You peel the silver tape from my sleeve
Still wearing the grin you gave to me

[Final Chorus]
Come on, come out, the night was ours
With stitched-up capes and candy stars
A paper crown, a painted face
We made the whole block our own place
Oh, Halloween, keep that brave heart shine
Your hand in mine, your hand in mine

[Outro]
One more sweet, one more goodbye
Fold the cape and save the night