Waiting On A Hand That Never

Lyrics: [Verse 1] I found your red scarf by the washtub wire Still held the shape of your shoulders there The kettle went quiet, the porch boards sighed And the county road kept your footsteps hid [Chorus] You left before the rooster knew Left one tin cup and a note half through I keep that cup on the window sill Waiting on a hand that never will [Verse 2] The mule's old harness hangs behind the shed Leather cracked where your fingers fed A blue jay stole the corn from the pan I heard your name in the screen door slam [Chorus] You left before the rooster knew Left one tin cup and a note half through I keep that cup on the window sill Waiting on a hand that never will [Bridge] If the river carries messages down Tell it I am still in this little town Tell it the chair by the stove stays bare Tell it I turn when I hear you there [Outro] Red scarf fading, washtub rusting Tin cup cold and the daylight dusting I close the door, but I don't bolt it still Waiting on a hand that never will