House I Used to Call Home

It was here on this floor that I learned to crawl And I took my first steps in the upstairs hall Crazy back then how it seemed so big to me I can still see the marks on the closet door Mom and dad started measuring me at four That was always my favorite spot for hide and seek So to whoever lives here next I have only one request Promise me that you'll take care Of the place that knew me best I'll pack my memories and go So you'll have room to make your own Just be good to the house That I used to call home There's the window where I would sneak out at night Had my first kiss right under the back porch light When she broke my heart, didn't leave my room for weeks Eighteen, backing out of the driveway Even though everything was about to change It'd be there at the end of the street waiting for me So to whoever lives here next I have only one request Promise me that you'll take care Of the place that knew me best I'll pack my memories and go So you'll have room to make your own Just be good to the house That I used to call home I'll pack my memories and go So you'll have room to make your own Just be good to the house That I used to call home Now I've gathered my things in a cardboard box Found the old blanket I thought was lost It's the last time that I'll feel this floor under my feet As I'm leaving, this house never looked so small to me