I wish I had stayed and lived with you in hope
Cause now I hear that call of the swinging rope
My mama said that all you need is love
But for ourselves we never had enough
Your eyes they spoke of love and loss
Saying stay with me til the morning comes
And when I hang I hope it is at night
So I can trace those stars I once saw in your eyes
Snow slowly fell over Beach Street
Your window looked out on that frozen sea
Leaves traced the walls and crowned the moon
And postcards filled up your lonely room
At night we danced, the mirror on your wall
Sent reflections of a love I thought I'd lost
Head on my chest, it gently moved with time
As the tears fell down those diamond eyes
And you were half right
And I was half right
And you were half right
And I was half right
And you were half right
And I was half right
I wish I'd stayed and lived in hope
Instead of just watching you go
I wish I had stayed and lived with you in hope
Cause now I hear that call of the swinging rope
Your eyes they spoke of love and loss
Saying stay with me til the morning comes
And when I hang I hope it is at night
So I can trace those stars I once saw in your eyes
