Paper Moon

[Intro — soft, airy vocal]
Mmm...
I thought the night would help me forget,
but I remember you instead.

[Verse 1]
There's a garden underneath the rain,
where every rose still knows your name.
I walk alone beneath the trees,
listening to the quiet breeze.

We had a dream beneath the stars,
never thought we'd fall this far.
Now the seasons change their tune,
and I still look for our old moon.

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe love was never meant
to stay forever, just to be felt.

[Chorus — main hook]
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
hoping you come back soon.
Skies turn blue, but I don't mind,
I still leave your light behind.
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
singing in an empty room.
Maybe I'll be okay someday,
but tonight... I'll let you stay.

[Instrumental — 15–20 sec]

[Verse 2]
There's a little road beyond the hill,
where the evening always feels so still.
I remember walking there with you,
when everything felt bright and new.

Now the wildflowers bend and sway,
like they're trying to make me stay.
I breathe the scent of summer air,
and for a moment, you are there.

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe hearts don't really know
when to hold on, when to let go.

[Chorus]
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
hoping you come back soon.
Skies turn blue, but I don't mind,
I still leave your light behind.
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
singing in an empty room.
Maybe I'll be okay someday,
but tonight... I'll let you stay.

[Post-Chorus — softer]
Ooh... let you stay...
just for tonight...
Ooh... fade away...
not yet, not tonight...

[Bridge — emotional lift]
If love is a river, let it flow,
if you're a memory, let me know.
I won't chase what isn't mine,
I'll keep your warmth here, deep inside.

And when the morning finds my eyes,
I'll watch the darkness say goodbye.
Maybe losing you has taught me
how beautiful goodbye can be.

[Instrumental — 20–25 sec]

[Final Chorus — bigger but still dreamy]
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
I don't need you back so soon.
Skies turn blue, but I'm alright,
I can breathe without your light.
I'm dancing with a paper moon,
fading out this empty room.
Maybe I'll be okay someday,
and tonight... I'll let you fade.

[Outro — whispered / airy]
The moon is fading...
the sky is changing...
and somewhere in the morning light,
I think I'll be alright.

Mmm...
I think I'll be alright.