Take this red ribbon and tie it to a tree
this is how I'll know you always think of me.

Take a silver string and tie it to your bedside
this is how I'll know you never lied.

Take the charcoal cloth and tie it to a light pole
this is how I'll know you want me for my soul.

Take this blue band and wrap it around my greatest fear
this is how I'll know you wanted to catch my every tear.

Take a thistle tread and drape it over my greatest dream
this is how I'll know you always supported my crazy scheme.

You've given me reasons to pause
make me believe again in what was
Take these fabrics and show me I was wrong
I have to make sure I can still bring you along.