Paper Hearts & Coffee Stains

[Intro – gentle acoustic guitar strum, soft shaker] Morning light spills through the screen Your laugh still hums between the seams [Verse 1 – warm guitar arpeggios, subtle bass line] I found your note tucked in my coat The ink smudged where your thumb had wrote Said "meet me where the magnolias grow" I still keep it where the sunlight glows [Pre-Chorus – building piano chords, faint background vocals] The clock ticks slow when you're not near I count the steps 'til you appear Every second feels like a year Waiting for the moment you are here [Chorus – full band, layered vocals, upbeat tambourine] Paper hearts and coffee stains Your hand in mine through pouring rain We don't need diamonds or fancy things Just your smile and the songs we sing Paper hearts and coffee stains A love that never fades or wanes Every day with you's a perfect frame This is where my heart remains [Verse 2 – soft electric guitar riff, light drum beat] We walked the park 'til the stars came out Shared a scarf when the wind blew loud You stole my fries and I stole your hat We laughed 'til our sides began to chat [Pre-Chorus – brighter piano, more prominent bass] The moon hangs low in the velvet sky Your eyes shine brighter than the fireflies I don't need wishes or lullabies Just your hand in mine as time goes by [Chorus – richer instrumentation, harmonized vocals] Paper hearts and coffee stains Your hand in mine through pouring rain We don't need diamonds or fancy things Just your smile and the songs we sing Paper hearts and coffee stains A love that never fades or wanes Every day with you's a perfect frame This is where my heart remains [Interlude – acoustic guitar solo, warm reverb] (Instrumental Solo) [Bridge – stripped back, piano only, intimate vocals] I know life gets messy, roads get rough But I'll be right here when the skies turn tough No matter where the world may lead You're the only one I need [Final Chorus – full band, soaring vocals, added strings] Paper hearts and coffee stains Your hand in mine through pouring rain We don't need diamonds or fancy things Just your smile and the songs we sing Paper hearts and coffee stains A love that never fades or wanes Every day with you's a perfect frame This is where my heart remains [Outro – fading acoustic guitar, soft vocal hum] Morning light spills through the screen Your laugh still hums between the seams