I have seen the crimson sunset
casting shadows on a lonely beach.
I have witnessed stars of nighttime
light their silver patterns out of reach.
I have watched the soaring eagle fly
through blue and endless skies.
I have felt the look of love shine in
your dark and searching eyes.
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.
I have heard the roar of thunder
rip across a stormy summer night.
I have watched those white and weightless
clouds of morning sail out of sight.
I have felt most cherished moments slipping
through the gripping hands of hope.
I have heard the violent final snapping
of the last strand of the rope.
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.