[Verse 1]:
It’s getting late now, and the fire is dying down
It’s almost time to say goodnight
But I can’t keep myself from blowing on the coals
Just to try to get one last spark to ignite
‘Cause I guess I’m just not ready
To face the night alone
So I have to ask you once,
Before you go

[Chorus]:
Don’t leave me yet
The door is open,
but don’t leave me yet
If you would be so kind,
To give me just a little time
To steel myself for your goodbye
Don’t leave me yet

[Verse 2]:
I always knew that I could never tie you down
I wouldn’t be the kind to try
But I got awful used to having you around
And the warmth you brought to all my lonely nights
So before we let this lovely present fade into the past
There’s just one little favor I would ask

[Chorus]:
Don’t leave me yet
The door is open,
but don’t leave me yet
If you would be so kind,
To give me just a little time
To steel myself for your goodbye
Don’t leave me yet

[Bridge]:
I don’t know which one of us will be
The one to make a move
But I can tell we both know something’s bound to change
So I’m trying to find the strength to be
The first to walk away
‘Cause I don’t want to have to be the one to say

[Chorus]:
Don’t leave me yet
That’s all I’m asking,
Please don’t leave me yet
If you would be so kind,
To give me just a little time
To steel myself for your goodbye
Don’t leave me yet