Guard It Closely

Lyrics

[Verse 1] So you call home for Christmas It's for certain that they'll cross you off the list And you can't go home, but you won't stay here They're refusing to believe a single word they hear [Pre-Chorus] Because after all When you break down and your back's to the wall You're a crisis with a backbeat And a sofa and a love seat [Chorus] They said "Now and then, we miss you, mostly There's an empty chair here We guard it closely." You're so far gone You're so unable It's been so long When you set the table Don't set a place for me Don't set a place for me tonight [Verse 2] So we head for the coastline Let's leave tonight For the summer and sunshine And everything's gonna be alright This place is a ghost town And the coast is clear In a place like this A ghost like me might find a way to disappear [Pre-Chorus] Because after all When you break down and your back's to the wall You're a crisis with a backbeat And a sofa and a love seat [Chorus] They said "Now and then, we miss you, mostly There's an empty chair here We guard it closely." You're so far gone You're so unable It's been so long Before you clear the table Raise a glass for me Could you raise a glass for me tonight? [Bridge] Here's to friends and family Here's to feelings you can't fight Here's to comfort that you find Here's to sleeping through the night I'll find my way It's the best that I can say [Chorus] "Now and then, we miss you, mostly There's an empty chair here We guard it closely." You're so far gone You're so unable It's been so long So to friends and family Could you say a prayer for me tonight?