Lyrics

(Verse 1)
I watched you walk away last night
With your tail lights fading in the cold moonlight
I had a chance to speak my mind
But all I gave you was silence and pride

(Verse 2)
You stood there cryin' in your faded coat
While I held onto things I should've let go
Now I'm haunted by the look in your eyes
Like goodbye was the only thing left alive

(Chorus)
If I had the words to make you stay
I'd pour 'em out like a prayer I forgot to pray
I'd tell you all the things I never said
Before the moment you turned your head
If I could rewind, if I could be strong
You'd still be here, and I'd be where I belong
But I lost you in the silence I chose
If I had the words... Lord knows

(Verse 3)
Now I'm sittin' in this same old chair
Your coffee cup's still sittin' there
Every sunrise don't hit the same
Since I let you walk out in the rain

(Repeat Chorus)
If I had the words to make you stay
I'd pour 'em out like a prayer I forgot to pray
I'd tell you all the things I never said
Before the moment you turned your head
If I could rewind, if I could be strong
You'd still be here, and I'd be where I belong
But I lost you in the silence I chose
If I had the words... Lord knows

(Bridge)
I ain't too proud to say I was wrong
You were the heart in all my songs
And if I ever get the chance again
I'll speak before the silence wins

(Final Chorus - stripped back)
If I had the words to make you stay
You wouldn't just be a memory that won't fade
I'd tell you I loved you -- loud, not slow
But I bit my tongue, and I watched you go
Now it's just me and the things I should've said
If I had the words... you'd still be in this bed