Joe Henry - Buckdancer's Choice lyrics

Shoot the street light out Leave the porch light on, Give away a shout From whoever's side you're on; Bury every hope you ever dreamed of Deep enough so that no dogs come around, There's a loose thread at your seam Love And a fire taking hold of your gown If only this time I was wrong If only you were here If I was only half as strong If just tonight a mile Was only half as long... Then I could walk from here I could walk from here I call your name From the vacant lot, Don't pretend a love you would betray And don't think for a moment I would not; And if you catch me leaning back I had some leaning back to do, I'm still standing on the track With my blind-side facing you If only this time I was wrong If only you were here If I was only half as strong If just tonight a mile Was only half as long... Then I could walk on by I could walk on by If I took the liberty of your voice You'd left ringing in my ear And I gave Buckdancer's choice To myself for all to hear; Well, I'd tell myself all the things That you never would And I would forgive All you never could If only this time I was wrong If only you were here If I was only half as strong If just tonight a mile Was only half as long... Then I'll be home by now I'll be home by now