[Verse 1] You kept your coat across your knees Beside the window on the train I counted all the things to say And let them blur against the pane The station clock was losing time Your gloved hand tapped a silver ring I held the words behind my teeth As if they weighed too much to bring [Chorus] If I could meet you in the morning With the truth still warm and clear I would tell you what I’ve carried I would say it while you’re here No more waiting for a dream To give me what I never chose I’ll take one step, I’ll speak your name Before the quiet closes [Verse 2] We walked the lane past alder trees You spoke of home and turning leaves I smiled and watched the river bend And missed the moment at the bridge The bus pulled up, the doors swung wide You waved, then vanished down the road I stood with both hands in my sleeves Still holding what I never showed [Chorus] If I could meet you in the morning With the truth still warm and clear I would tell you what I’ve carried I would say it while you’re here No more waiting for a dream To give me what I never chose I’ll take one step, I’ll speak your name Before the quiet closes [Bridge] Maybe courage isn’t thunder Maybe it’s a shaking hand Maybe all it takes is saying What you hope they understand [Final Chorus] If I meet you in the morning I’ll let every careful word appear I will tell you what I’ve carried I will say it while you’re here No more leaving it to dreams No more turning from the door I’ll take one step, I’ll speak your name And let the answer be yours [Outro] The first light finds the empty chair I’ll try again when you are there