[Verse 1]
I didn’t say goodbye
I thought there’d be time
That last door closed
And I still hear mine
You were worn so thin
Trying not to show
I stood by your bed
And I didn’t know
[Pre-Chorus]
I keep replaying
Every little thing
Your hand in mine
The words I didn’t bring
I would’ve moved the sky
If I had a clue
If I could trade one day
I’d hand it back to you
[Chorus]
I don’t want to say goodbye
I don’t want to let you go
I saw your smile in the dark
Then the whole room fell slow
I don’t want to say goodbye
(please stay in my dream)
I don’t want to let you go
(please stay in my dream)
[Verse 2]
You have been suffering
And I watched you fade
Sorry I couldn’t help
Sorry I was late
The chair by the window
Still knows your shape
The house keeps your silence
Like a held note, awake
[Pre-Chorus]
I keep replaying
Every little thing
Your tired eyes
The last words you would bring
I would’ve moved the sky
If I had a clue
If I could trade one day
I’d hand it back to you
[Chorus]
I don’t want to say goodbye
I don’t want to let you go
I saw your smile in the dark
Then the whole room fell slow
I don’t want to say goodbye
(please stay in my dream)
I don’t want to let you go
(please stay in my dream)
[Bridge]
And when I sleep, you come back clean
Mom, you’re laughing in my dream
No pain there
No slow goodbye
Just your bright eyes
I wake up
And lose the light
Still I hold you
Through the night
[Final Chorus]
I don’t want to say goodbye
I don’t want to let you go
I saw your smile in the dark
Then the whole room fell slow
I don’t want to say goodbye
(please stay in my dream)
I don’t want to let you go
(please stay in my dream)
I’ll carry you
Where I go
I’ll carry you
And I won’t let go