[Verse 1] You came in late with a blue coat on Took the last seat, and the room leaned on I slid my glass, you caught my eyes Like you knew the tune beneath my sighs Your laugh hit soft, then it stayed a while On the edge of the bandstand, in that easy style We spoke in cups and small polite cues But your fingertips said more than you do [Pre-Chorus] And I was cool, I was calm, I was steady Till your name got slow in my chest already One step close, then another to show We can take this thing nice and slow [Chorus] Slow dance, slow dance Make a little room for romance Slow dance, slow dance Let it bloom in a second glance (Oh, slow dance) (Oh, slow dance) [Verse 2] Monday came with your scarf on the chair Wednesday, your shadow was already there We did the talk, then the talk again Then your smile turned into a maybe when The night got gold in the window pane You touched my sleeve like you’d say my name No big parade, just a patient spark Lighting up the corners of my heart [Pre-Chorus] And I was cool, I was calm, I was steady Till your name got slow in my chest already One step close, then another to show We can take this thing nice and slow [Chorus] Slow dance, slow dance Make a little room for romance Slow dance, slow dance Let it bloom in a second glance (Oh, slow dance) (Oh, slow dance) [Bridge] Let the clock run soft tonight Let the whole world fall out of sight If love wants time, then take your time I’ll meet you there on the dotted line [Final Chorus] Slow dance, slow dance Make a little room for romance Slow dance, slow dance Let it bloom in a second glance Slow dance, slow dance We don’t need to rush the chance (Oh, slow dance) (Oh, slow dance)