You came home quiet, you didn't even knock
Stood by the window, watching the clock
I can see the shadows hiding in your eyes
Like a cloudy forecast in the summer skies
You don't have to tell me what the worry is
I already know all your silent quizzes
I tried tea, I tried a brand new sweater
Nothing seemed to make you feel much better
But I spent all night in the kitchen light
Writing down the steps to make things bright
And I found the secret, the recipe for smiles
It doesn't take much, it only takes a while
First ingredient is a slow, steady hand
To wipe away the worries you don't understand
Then, a double dose of quiet company
You just lean on me, darling, and we'll see
The recipe for smiles, it always turns out true
The only magic part is just being with you
You think your sadness is a complicated thing
Like a complicated song I shouldn't try to sing
But to me it looks like a simple knot
That needs a gentle pull right on the spot
I'm no doctor, no genius on the shelf
But I'm an expert at loving your sweet self
I tried tea, I tried a brand new sweater
Nothing seemed to make you feel much better
But I spent all night in the kitchen light
Writing down the steps to make things bright
And I found the secret, the recipe for smiles
It doesn't take much, it only takes a while
First ingredient is a slow, steady hand
To wipe away the worries you don't understand
Then, a double dose of quiet company
You just lean on me, darling, and we'll see
The recipe for smiles, it always turns out true
The only magic part is just being with you
It's just the smallest pinch of trust
A little bit of faith, 'cause that's a must
No fancy ribbons or sparkling things
Just the comfort that this sweet moment brings
And I found the secret, the recipe for smiles
It doesn't take much, it only takes a while
First ingredient is a slow, steady hand
To wipe away the worries you don't understand
Then, a double dose of quiet company
You just lean on me, darling, and we'll see
The recipe for smiles, it always turns out true
The only magic part is just being with you
My recipe, it's only for you. Just for you