Prompt:

[Verse 1] You left your coat on the stair Rain in the seams, dust in the fold I kept the key in the drawer Though every lock in this house is old [Pre-Chorus] The clock stops short at half past two I turn the handle, thinking of you [Chorus] Come back, come back through the iron door I hear your name where the floorboards groan Come back, come back, I can’t keep score This house is too large when I’m alone [Verse 2] Your cup still waits by the sink A pale blue chip along its rim I pour the tea, then let it cool And watch the window darken again [Pre-Chorus] The clock stops short at half past two I turn the handle, thinking of you [Chorus] Come back, come back through the iron door I hear your name where the floorboards groan Come back, come back, I can’t keep score This house is too large when I’m alone [Bridge] If you are miles beyond this town If you have laid our old life down I’ll leave the porch light burning still Until the morning climbs the hill [Final Chorus] Come back, come back through the iron door I hear your name where the floorboards groan Come back, come back, I can’t keep score This house is too large when I’m alone [Outro] The key stays warm inside my hand The door stays closed; I understand