I didn't say, "Don't do it, babe"
  When she packed up to go.
  I didn't say, "Come back here, honey,
  And try with me once more".
  And when she asked me if I loved her,
  I just looked away.
  She's gone, and now I'm hearing
  All the things I didn't say.
  
  I didn't say, "I'm sorry, babe,
  'Cause half the fault was mine".
  I didn't say "We'll work it out,
  'Cause all we need is love
  And faith and time".
  I said, "If that's the way you want it,
  I won't stand in your way".
  She's gone, and now I'm hearing
  All the things I didn't say.
  
  I didn't say, "Take off your coat -
  I'll make some coffee, and we'll talk".
  I didn't say, "The road away is such
  A long and lonely endless walk".
  I said, "Good-bye, good luck,
  God bless you" and she slipped away
  And left me here to live with all
  The things I didn't say.
  
  I didn't take her in my arms
  and kiss away her tears.
  I didn't say, "My life don't mean
  A thing if you ain't here".
  I thought of all the many games
  I'd be free to play.
  But all I do is listen to
  The things I didn't say.