Stay Longer Than the Leaves
Style: Folk duet

[Verse 1]
The garden bench is soaked and cold
Leaves stuck flat against the wood
You pulled your collar up and stayed
Longer than you really should

[Chorus]
Ryder, you don't make a fuss
You just stay when others leave
Some folk talk of love for hours
Ryder, you just let me breathe

[Verse 2]
I've watched whole seasons come and go
Watched the fallen leaves turn brown
You're still the one who sits with me
When the light starts falling down

[Pre-chorus]
I don't need the grand gesture
I don't need a single word
Just you, steady, close beside me

[Chorus]
Ryder, you don't make a fuss
You just stay when others leave
Some folk talk of love for hours
Ryder, you just let me breathe

[Bridge]
Everyone else looks for wider skies
I found what I need in you
Quiet as a wet bench in November
True as the coldest mornings are true

[Chorus]
Ryder, you don't make a fuss
You just stay when others leave
Some folk talk of love for hours
Ryder, you just let me breathe

[Outro]
The leaves will lift when spring comes round
But you're the one who stayed

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