I still remember that first moment when we met,
You turned to smile at me, I shot back with a frown.
And after that, we’d just ignore each other’s gaze,
but something in your eyes had gone and changed this lonely town.
You were tall and thin, you always dressed in black,
and you’d wear shades at night inside a dusty bar.
But I once saw your eyes and they were brown and sweet.
I haven’t seen you yet today, I wonder where you are.
CHORUS:
Wouldn’t make me no town widow if you leave,
I wouldn’t have to change my frown.
But Dusty Stables I’ll be grieving if you leave,
I never said hello, just thought you’d always be around.
You used to walk these streets with earphones on your head,
but I don’t see you here today.
And I’m afraid you heard some lady call your name,
and pull you from our silent love, this stranger love, this orphan love,
my coward love, my only love, a thousand miles away.
CHORUS
You can’t leave before I even know your name
or the feel of your brown hair.
You can’t leave with my heart fastened to your arm.
You can’t leave me alone in love with a stranger who ain’t there.
CHORUS