Chris Stapleton + Norah Jones Reignite Love in ‘April’s Gone’

Chris Stapleton is getting into the holiday spirit as he joins Norah Jones for a new duet called “April’s Gone” that’s as cozy as matching pajamas on Christmas morning.

What Is Chris Stapleton’s Song with Norah Jones About?

Despite how “April’s Gone” feels sonically, the song is actually fairly somber.

Jones opens with a story of great love in the spring, but as time goes on, Stapleton reveals that the love has begun to fade by the time fall rolls in.

Now that the Christmas season is here, it feels like the couple is just hanging on by a thread. “Do you still care?” they ponder.

The two plead with one another to give the relationship one last chance. After all, the holiday season can produce a spark that could re-ignite the flames of love.

“‘Cause April’s gone, but here we are / Well, this Christmas, make it right / Light the lights. Bring our love back to the start,” they sing in the chorus.

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The song is a perfect blend of Jones’ signature piano stylings combined with a steel guitar to bring in some country essence. It truly feels like a song that could be at home in either artist’s catalog. And if you listen closely, you’ll hear sleigh bells in the background.

Here Are the Lyrics to Norah Jones and Chris Stapleton’s “April’s Gone”

Verse:

In the spring, you gave me flowers / We played with color everywhere / And in the fall, the leaves were falling / And the room was just left bare / Now it’s Christmas once again / And I wonder if you want me or if you care / Do you still care?

Chorus: 

‘Cause April’s gone, but here we are / Well, this Christmas, make it right / Light the lights / Bring our love back to the start

Verse:

Let’s get right down to the point, my dear / Don’t let this feeling slip away / Let’s roll another log on the fire / And sit for a while / Please just stay

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:

I’ll make it easy on you / You make it easy for me / The games we played are in the past / We’ll make it last, just look at me / Look at me

Chorus Variation:

Now April’s gone, but lightning strikes / Christmas always lights a spark / In our stars / Brings the love back in our lives

Outro:

Just don’t forget just who we are / May this Christmas make it right / Light the lights / Feel the love back in our hearts

Oh, this Christmas, make it real / Light the lights / Feel the love back in our hearts / Oh, oh, oh, in our hearts