[Intro] Small guitar in my hands (mm) Autumn wind through the trees You laughed, said, "Play it again" Like time could never leave [Verse 1] You were fun and a little old soul Singing lines from "Piano Man" In your classic car, windows down low I was holding more than your hand You’d lean in, eyes bright in the dark Every look cut straight to my guard I left you with that small guitar You left me with a changed heart [Pre-Chorus] But I was running from the light Too afraid to fall that far You were waiting at the red lights I was chasing distant stars [Chorus] You gave me a year of your heart I gave you a handful of scars You stayed in the cold and the quiet nights I stayed on the road, out of sight You gave me a year of your heart Till you had to let go of my arms Now you’ve moved on, you’re living your life But you’re still the song in my mind [Verse 2] You were humming "Autumn Leaves" While they gathered at our feet In that fading parking lot glow You made endings feel so sweet You knew books, you knew every tune You knew more than I could say You read truth in me too soon So I chose to walk away [Pre-Chorus] I was scared of what we’d find If I stayed and called it “home” You were patient on the sidelines While I learned to be alone [Chorus] You gave me a year of your heart I gave you a handful of scars You watched every season pass our street Till you turned the key to your peace You gave me a year of your heart Then you put the memories in park Drove that old car out into the night But you’re still the song in my mind [Bridge] [Instrumental – soft guitar and piano] [Bridge] Now I hear "Piano Man" In some quiet downtown bar (yeah) And I see you in the corner Laughing underneath the stars If you ever think of me I just hope it doesn’t sting You deserved a steadier love Than a half-awake, frightened dream [Chorus – Final] [Crescendo] You gave me a year of your heart I keep every second like art All the little moments in your car All the chords we played in the dark You gave me a year of your heart Now I’m only singing from afar Regret in my chest, gratitude in my eyes You’re still the song in my mind [Outro] Small guitar on your bedroom floor My shadow fading from your door You moved on, like you had to do But a part of me stayed there with you