Ray Price - Empty Chairs lyrics

(Don McLean)

I feel a trembling tingle of a sleepless night

Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright

Beams of blue come flick'ring through my window pane

My gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame.

And I wonder if you know

That I never understood

That although you said you'd go

Until you did I never thought you would.

--- Instrumental ---

Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face

While chestnut hair fell all around the pillow case

And the fragrance of your flowers rest beneath my head

A sympathy bouquet left with the love that's dead.

And I wonder if you know

That I never understood

That although you said you'd go

Until you did I never thought you would.

Never thought the words you said were true

Never thought you said just what you meant

Never knew how much I needed you

Never thought you'd leave until you went.

--- Instrumental ---

Morning comes and morning goes with no regret

The evening brings the memories I can't forget

Empty rooms that echoe as I climb the stairs

Empty clothes that drape and fall on empty chairs.

And I wonder if you know

That I never understood

That although you said you'd go

Until you did I never thought you would...