Paper Chain

It’s been so long since I’ve been alone
I know it’s for just a little while
Kissing good-bye on the curb you leave
With a tear of joy in your smile

Because you’re there
Because you’re there

Driving back babe I know you made the connection
Passing through a patch of blue
I open the door and no one’s home
From what yesterday was me and you

Because you’re there
Because you’re there

A paper chain just to count the day until
You’re sleeping softly by my side
And I’ll remain here always waiting for you still as I am
Constantly falling love your beauty holds onto me

It’s been so long since you went away
I’ve taken to a new routine
But in every step your shadow follows
Everywhere and in between

Because you’re there
Always there

From a paper chain now I count the days until
You’ll be sleeping softly by my side
And I remain here always waiting for you still
Won’t you help me close this great divide
Follow your heart and follow your dreams
Send a postcard from heaven to me
Wherever you go and whenever you are
For forever that’s where I will be
Falling in love your beauty holds onto me

From a paper chain now I count the days until
You’ll be sleeping softly by my side
And I remain here always waiting for you still
Won’t you help me close this great divide
Falling in love your beauty holds onto me

John Andrew
April 2023