Ten Penny Nails

A half-locked love, a treasure chest
 A stolen kiss or a gift for free?
 I found the keyhole but lost the chance
 In trade for honor among thieves
 God knows -- it's hard -- on tippy-toes
 With a heart that rattles and hands that shake
 Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
 I'm kinda subtle when I'm sneakin up
 A sunset walk, some feelings claimed
 You held my hand while I held my tongue
 But makin love and makin love songs ain't the same
 There's one that leaves it most unsung
 God knows -- it's hard -- to sing so bold
 With a heart that rattles and a voice that shakes
 Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
 Just sweet enough to stir things up
 Open window, it's come and gone
 I missed the time but nailed the place
 I've seen you often but none at dawn
 It's a light that's missing from your face
 God knows -- it's hard -- through lids half closed
 While one heart rattles but one head shakes
 Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
 Gettin rusty as the days go by