Shape of a Tear

She turned forty years old just this morning

And the mirror showed a trace of her mother

But she never allowed herself to worry out loud

Kissed her husband as he went off to work

And he never let on for her birthday

Pretended like it slipped his Mind

But when he rolled home in the evening

He had roses and presents so fine

He lit the candles before her

He said go on make your wish

As usual she made no wishes

She was thankful for moments like this

And twenty years after their wedding

He said you still look the same

And she likened him to a warm winter quilt

To keep out the cold wind and rain

Chorus:

And he waltzed her around the kitchen

Hummed a melody into her ear

And the love she always felt for him

Appeared in the shape of a tear

They turned out the lights in the kitchen

Climbed the stairs like they did every night

Still the mirror showed a trace of her mother

Oh but now even that seemed all right

And she still trembles when he kisses her

And holds her so close by his side

Their love is as pure as the morning

And as sure as the passing of time

Chorus:

And he waltzed her around the kitchen…

Repeat chorus:

And he waltzed her around the kitchen….