Paper Boat Memory

[Verse 1] You left a note on the fridge door with a lemon stain and a crooked fold I found it later by the sink light next to the spoon and the dishcloth cold [Pre-Chorus] I kept the cup you used to hold still got the chip on the rim you chose [Chorus] I hold it close I let it go sweet little ache that still won't slow Your name stays warm in the old red chair I smile at it like you're still there [Verse 2] We walked that road by the empty field your shoes kicked dust and my coat was torn You laughed so hard at the busted gate we had to stop til the tears were born [Pre-Chorus] Now every spring when the ditch runs full I hear your laugh in the water's pull [Chorus] I hold it close I let it go sweet little ache that still won't slow Your name stays warm in the old red chair I smile at it like you're still there [Bridge] I don't reach back I don't stay long I just touch the bruise and let it turn to song One worn-out dusk One borrowed grin A whole small life folded thin [Final Chorus] I hold it close I let it go sweet little ache that still won't slow Your name stays warm in the old red chair I smile at it like you're still there I hold it close I let it go paper boat memory drifting slow