Lyrics

[Verse]
I saw you standing in the evening light
It’s been a while since those summer nights
You smiled the way I remembered then
Like time had circled us back again
We used to chase the city after dark
Windows down, singing loud through the park
We thought those days would never fade away
But seasons changed and carried us away
Life drew lines neither one of us could see
Took you one road and another one for me
I made my share of wrong turns on the way
Still some memories refuse to fade

[Chorus]
I wake to the silence, hear the windowpane cry
I play that worn-out record and let the memories fly
I head into town
Try to keep moving on
Work all day, go back home
Leave the porch light on
Close my eyes, think of you
That's how I'm getting by
Yeah, that's how I'm getting by

[Verse]
I heard you left that hometown and settled by the shoreline,
Built a little life with somebody who treats you right.
Funny how the years can move,
And still leave traces behind.
Worked a dozen jobs,
But somehow I've come this far.
Yeah, I'm glad we crossed paths tonight.
Well, look at the time,
And your ride's pulling in line.
But if you're ever passing through these quiet streets again,
Promise me you'll take a little time to drop on in.
And until then...

[Chorus]
I wake to the silence, hear the windowpane cry
I play that worn-out record and let the memories fly
I head into town
Try to keep moving on
Work all day, go back home
Leave the porch light on
Close my eyes, think of you
That's how I'm getting by
Yeah, that's how I'm getting by

[Chorus]
I wake to the silence, hear the windowpane cry
I play that worn-out record and let the memories fly
I head into town
Try to keep moving on
Work all day, go back home
Leave the porch light on
Close my eyes, think of you
That's how I'm getting by
Yeah, that's how I'm getting by

 
[Outro]
I wake to the silence, hear the windowpane cry
I play that worn-out record and let the memories fly
I head into town
Try to keep moving on
Work all day, go back home
Leaving lights on
Close my eyes, think of you
That's how I'm getting by
Yeah, that's how I'm getting by