Lyrics:

She said her mind was made up
As she put on her make-up
Said there was nothing here for her
She just packed up her suitcase
She walked right out that front gate
With her taxi waiting at the curb

Too many empty nights alone
Too late I realize
It's a crying shame
It took her tears
To open up my eyes

I should've seen Abilene on her mind
Her leaving me and Tennessee far behind
Should've seen her growing lonely
All alone there waiting on me
All the warning signs were there but I was blind
I should've seen Abilene on her mind

Last night the band played Dallas
I sang the song I wrote about us
You could feel the sadness in the air
And after the show was over
I felt the hand there on my shoulder
Turned around and found her standing there

She said, 'After all these years
It's nice to know your dreams came true'
And the wedding band there on her hand
Told me that hers had too

Well I should've seen Abilene on her mind
Her leaving me and Tennessee far behind
Should've seen her growing lonely
All alone there waiting on me
All the warning signs were there but I was blind
I should've seen Abilene on her mind

I should've seen Abilene on her mind
Abilene on her mind