Porch Rail Soft Lean

[Intro]

(Lean) Soft rail —

Rain on wood

[Verse 1]

Porch rail cool beneath my palms, the rain draws quiet lines,

I lean a little, not to fall — just learning how to mind;

The street stays soft beyond the drip, no need to race the grey,

If standing can feel this steady, then I can face the day.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the rail... breathe low...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Little outdoor yes against the grain;

Rain stays soft a little bright, rain stays soft a little bright,

If the weather feels fair, that's fine —

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Quiet wood and quiet grin;

Rain stays soft a little bright, rain stays soft a little bright,

Lean once more and I begin.

[Verse 2]

Later on the lamp inside still paints a warm square on the floor,

No speech required, just a rail that kept a promise small;

I tap the wood and turn back in — the evening finds its pace,

Ordinary care in rain-soft light is how I hold the space.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the rail... breathe low...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Little outdoor yes against the grain;

Rain stays soft a little bright, rain stays soft a little bright,

If the weather feels fair, that's fine —

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Quiet wood and quiet grin;

Rain stays soft a little bright, rain stays soft a little bright,

Lean once more and I begin.

[Bridge]

Not every storm needs a shout,

Some of them fit in a soft lean out;

Wood and hope in equal parts —

Evening looks good on careful hearts.

[Final Chorus]

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Little outdoor yes against the grain;

Rain stays soft a little bright, rain stays soft a little bright,

If the weather feels fair, that's fine —

Porch rail soft lean — I'm holding kind,

Quiet wood and quiet grin;

Rain stays soft a little bright — and I begin,

Lean once more and I begin.

[Outro]

(Lean) Soft rail...

Rain stays soft.