[instrumental intro] [verse] The neighbors remember him as the friendly old man, Who waved at them at the door. But who they never missed, When they didn’t see him anymore. [chorus] A silent goodbye, No tears left to shed, No hands left to hold. As the world passes by, This day feels so cold. [instrumental bridge] [verse] Where did he go during the day? Did he feed the ducks in the local park? Did he drink coffee at the local café? Did he stay home after dark? [chorus] A silent goodbye, No tears left to shed, No hands left to hold. As the world passes by, This day feels so cold. [verse] He came from a country far away, That’s what we know from the news. Is his family there still today? Did he have friends, was he a recluse? [verse] The morning comes as the world moves on, There was nobody left to care. Nobody knew he was gone, Dead in his apartment for over a year. [chorus] A silent goodbye, No tears left to shed, No hands left to hold. As the world passes by, This day feels so cold. [instrumental outro]