[Verse 1]
Coffee stain on the Sunday paper
Overdue bills on the countertop
Dog’s been diggin’ in the garden again
Truck won’t start in the parking lot
Your mama called, said your granddad’s failing
You laughed, said “he’s too mean to go”
We cried a little, then burned the bacon
Danced in the kitchen in our old worn clothes
[Chorus]
Let life in, let it flood this house
Every tear, every toast, every fear, every shout
We’ll take the rain with the roses, the loss with the wins
Hand in hand on this wild ride we’re in
If it breaks our hearts, we’ll let ’em mend
Yeah, the good, the bad, the bitter and the grin
Open up the door, baby, let life in
[Verse 2]
Your dream job came with late-night worries
My back still aches from that old front porch
We miss some games, we make some memories
Burning daylight, passing forks in the road
We’ve held babies, we’ve buried friends
Said “forever” and prayed “amen”
I’ve seen you laugh at the worst news ever
Heard you swear you’d never smile again
[Chorus]
Let life in, let it flood this house
Every tear, every toast, every fear, every shout
We’ll take the rain with the roses, the loss with the wins
Hand in hand on this wild ride we’re in
If it breaks our hearts, we’ll let ’em mend
Yeah, the good, the bad, the bitter and the grin
Open up the door, baby, let life in
[Bridge]
One day we’ll sit on that back porch swing
Counting scars like wedding rings (oh yeah)
Say, “It hurt like hell, but I’d do it again”
For every sunrise on your skin
[Chorus]
Let life in, let it flood this house
Every tear, every toast, every fear, every shout
We’ll take the rain with the roses, the loss with the wins
Hand in hand on this wild ride we’re in
If it breaks our hearts, we’ll let ’em mend
Yeah, the good, the bad, the bitter and the grin
Open up the door, baby, let life in
Open up your heart, darlin’, let me in