Leave a Light On

I took the long way just to prove I could,

Traded every "I should" for "I wish I would've."

I've been chasing sunsets that never stayed,

Trying to outrun every choice I made.

If these empty streets still know my name,

Maybe they can lead me back again...

Leave a light on, and I'll find my way back home.

Even if the road feels longer than I've ever known.

When the night's too heavy and I can't see through the smoke,

Leave a light on, and I'll find my way back home.

'Cause every broken mile still leads me where I belong.

I've worn a smile that never fit my face,

Collected scars that time could never erase.

But somewhere underneath the weight I hide,

There's still a heart that never really died.

[Bridge] (just acoustic and vocals)

If I show up with shaking hands,

And a soul that's barely holding on...

Don't ask me where I've been tonight...

Just leave the porch light on.

[Final Chorus] (full band comes in)

Leave a light on, and I'll find my way back home.

Even if I'm lost in places no one else has ever known.

You don't have to save me—just believe I'm not too gone.

Leave a light on...

Leave a light on...

And I'll find my way back home.