They Listened While You Said Goodbye

(Harlan Howard)



The birds stop their singing when I'm passing by

And even the flowers just stand there and cry

But they know the reason I have tears in my eyes

They listened while you said goodbye.



You say what you're seeking is over the hill

And that I'll find a new love but I never will

For you didn't know my whole world stood still

And listened while you said goodbye.



--- Instrumental ---



The sun has stopped shining the moon hides its face

He promised so much now he hides in disgrace

I guess all creation was there that night

And listened while you said goodbye.



You say what you're seeking is over the hill

And that I'll find a new love but I never will

For you didn't know my whole world stood still

And listened while you said goodbye...