Candle in the Window
Folk stomp song at a driving 131 BPM: a rolling banjo, kick drum, acoustic guitar and upright bass, with a raspy male lead and four-part harmonies. Fervent and passionate, sung in English, about keeping a candle in the window for a love who is on the way home.
Lyrics
[Verse]
The mud is thick along the creek
The mountain air is getting cold
I’ve got a promise left to keep
Before the winter takes a hold
I swept the dust from off the floor
I hung your coat behind the door
The kettle’s whistling on the grate
I’m standing here to watch and wait
[Chorus]
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
[Verse]
The timber creaks inside the wall
The pines are swaying in the dark
I hear the distant river call
And see the flint and feel the spark
You’re coming down the winding road
To lay aside that heavy load
Beyond the ridge and past the glen
I’ll hold you in my arms again
[Chorus]
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
[Bridge]
Let the storm clouds gather high
Let the black dog howl and cry
Nothing shakes this steady hand
Waiting for my kin to land
[Chorus]
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
I’ll keep a light on
Burning for you
I’ll keep a light on
Till you walk through
[Outro]
Keep it burning
Keep it burning
Coming home
Coming home
[Outro]