Late In The Day Lyrics - Kathy Mattea

Late in the day when shadows start to play 

On my backdoor and up and down this alleyway 

I think back on the times with your hand in mine 

We sat talking 'lone, late in the day 

Seems you never know a good thing 'til it goes 

Slippin' through your fingers, that's just the price I pay 

For bein' on my own and doin' the best I can 

Now, I'm alone without a plan, late in the day 

Now, I pour whiskey, break the ice 

Put my feet up and close my eyes 

I try hard to listen to what my heart might say 

Try to find a rhyme to take me back in time 

And be with you here, late in the day 

Now, I look out over tops of houses and the shops 

As the sun sets, another day does wind down 

And my life is still the same, my lips still call your name 

And my heart can't hide the pain, late in the day 

Now I pour whiskey, break the ice 

Put my feet up and close my eyes 

I try hard to listen to what my heart might say 

Try to find the rhyme to take me back in time 

And be with you here, late in the day 

My life is still the same 

My lips still call your name 

And my heart can't hide the pain 

Late in the day