I never dreamed her footsteps could ever sound so lonely As they did as she left today I raised my hand and brushed your tear as I helplessly stood there Watching my world walk away I'm leaving forever she said with her eyes but her soft lips had nothing to say I never thought I'd live to see the day I'd be standin' in this doorway Watching my world walk away [ guitar - steel ] I'm leaving forever... I never thought I'd live to see... Watching my world walk away