Quiet in the Cornfield

[Intro] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1] You leaned back on the splintered rail Cracking up at your friend’s half-baked tale Your grin tilted sharp on the left side I traced the curve where sunlight paled [Pre-Chorus] You rambled on 'bout some beat-up truck How it sputters but never gets stuck I nodded along but my throat went tight Wishing the words in my chest might take flight [Chorus] You were just being you, living in the frame I counted every breath, every name you claimed You turned your head to pour a glass of wine My quiet love sits heavy at this time [Verse 2] You gestured wide at the stars above Said they felt like old friends you had loved Your eyes flared bright like a summers flight I memoized the way they cut through the night [Pre-Chorus] You laughed when your sleeve caught on the screen Said you always were a mess, it seems I smiled back but my hands shook bad Afraid if I spoke, the spell would go bad [Chorus] You were just being you, bright as the moon I stored every look, every tune you crooned You turned to wave at a passing car My quiet love stayed hidden not too far [Bridge] I never said a word, never made a move Watched you live your life, watched my chances improve Just to breathe the air where you stood tall Even if you never knew I loved you at all [Solo] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus] You were just being you, free as the breeze I held every secret, every quiet plea You turned to leave when the night grew deep My quiet love slept where it could keep [Outro] Screen door clicks as you walk away My quiet love stays with me today