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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Vocals
Josefin Runsteen
Josefin Runsteen
Violin
Mat Davidson
Mat Davidson
Vocals
Nick Hakim
Nick Hakim
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Producer
Josh Bonati
Josh Bonati
Mastering Engineer
Philip Weinrobe
Philip Weinrobe
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You and I both know
There is nothing more to say
Chance has shut her shining eyes
And turned her face away
[Chorus]
Leaning on the windowsill
You could write me someday, and I think you will
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
Feel too heavy to hold
[Verse 2]
Snow fallin'
I try to keep from callin'
Watch the spring turn to winter
Fireflies all frozen
[Chorus]
The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last
Maybe the question was too much to ask
[Verse 3]
Been searching for your eyes
All I see is blue skies
And that old man beats his crooked cane
It's time to let go
[Chorus]
Leaning on the windowsill
You could write me someday, and I bet you will
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last
Maybe the question was too much to ask
[Verse 4]
You and I could see into the same eternity
Every second brimming with a majesty
Kiss so sweet, so fine
You could hear the music inside my mind
And you showed me a place I'll find even when I'm old
[Chorus]
Just leaning on the windowsill
You could write me someday, and I hope you will
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last
Maybe the question was too much to ask
Written by: Adrianne Lenker

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