[ In the style of Reba McEntire ] [Verse 1] You stood there .... leaning on the edge, of saying something brave, and tall, Hands buried deep inside pockets, Like you're holding back your plans. You thought I never noticed ... you, Like I never caught your ... eyes, But some glances are loud enough To echo through the night. [Pre-Chorus] I don't even know your name, I guess fear's to blame. [Chorus] Now I'm walking away but, I'm falling in love, And my feet won't tell my heart To turn around and call your bluff. You may have lost this moment, Maybe timing wasn't ours, But I'm walking away while I'm, ... falling in love, Thinking all the things we never said ... out loud. [Verse 2] My friends were pulling at my sleeve, The lights came up, the music changed. I told myself, "If he wants me, He'll stop me before I fade." I rehearsed a dozen openers, Every one of them felt ... just wrong. Funny how two hopeful people Can hide behind being ... strong. [Pre-Chorus] You don't know what I became, Standing there and doing the same. [Chorus] Now I'm walking away but, ... I'm falling in love, And my feet won't tell my heart To turn around and call your bluff. You may have lost this moment, Maybe timing wasn't ours, But I'm walking away while I'm, ... falling in love, Thinking all the things we never said out loud. [Bridge] Maybe somewhere down that nowhere road We'll laugh about this almost story. Two stubborn hearts in separate shoes, Both waiting for a sign of glory. Or maybe you'll come running, Call my name above the crowd. Sometimes forever starts with someone Being brave enough ... somehow. [Final Chorus] So I'm walking away but... I'm falling in love, But I slow my steps enough In case you finally brave up. Don't let this be the story's end Of the one who got away. 'Cause I'm walking away but... I'm falling in love... While hoping you'll ask me to stay. [spoken word] "I heard the words you never said, saw the questions in your eyes. Sometimes loving someone means being brave enough to say goodbye." [Outro] "I'm walking away... Slowing my pace. One last glance back. One second chance. I'm walking away... You never took your chance." [fade out]
