Where the Small Waves Fold

[Verse 1]
Salt dries pale along your sleeve
The harbor ropes lift, settle, breathe
You tuck your hair behind one ear
And let the quiet bring us near

[Chorus]
Stay where the small waves fold and run
Stay till the day is nearly done
No need to name what we have found
Just keep your hand in mine awhile

[Verse 2]
A gull turns once above the pier
The tea goes cold; you’re still right here
Our footprints soften at the tide
The whole wide water, side by side

[Chorus]
Stay where the small waves fold and run
Stay till the day is nearly done
No need to name what we have found
Just keep your hand in mine awhile

[Bridge]
When the far boats lose their shape
When the shore slips into gray
I will know the way back home
By the warmth your fingers hold

[Final Chorus]
Stay where the small waves fold and run
Stay till the day is nearly done
No need to name what we have found
Just keep your hand in mine awhile

[Outro]
The tide turns softly, then moves on
Your sleeve still tastes of sea and sun