Three Little Words

Three little words fall off a careless tongue Easy as air easy as they come But waking up early just to pack my bag and yours That’s the kind of story a lifetime writes in chores To say “I love you” only takes a second To prove “I love you” takes a whole life long To make you feel it when I never say it That’s a quiet gift I’m trying to hold strong If my hands can tell the truth let them carry all my proof Kiss on your forehead coffee in your favorite cup Laughing in the doorway when the world feels too much Sitting in silence when you don’t know what to say I’ll be the steady in your shaking everyday To say “I love you” only takes a second To prove “I love you” takes a whole life long To make you feel it when I never say it That’s a quiet gift I’m trying to hold strong If my hands can tell the truth let them carry all my proof Maybe I’ll never find perfect phrases, perfect lines (mm) So I’ll fold my heart into every little sign Every ride at midnight every joke when you’re not fine I’m here, I’m here beyond the words you hear To say “I love you” only takes a second To prove “I love you” takes a whole life long To make you feel it when I never say it Is the rarest gift I hope I pass along If my life can tell the truth let it always sing for you