I remember the day I left,
Like a dream in my head,
I remember that last smile you gave,
And remember what you said,
You said, "love's the highest mountain,
You don't have to reach the top,
As long as you keep climbing,
And you never want to stop."

Back then I took no notice,
Just shook my head and sighed,
I never thought that leaving
Would leave you where you cried,
It's only now that I'm alone
I recall those words of yours,
And dearly wish I'd listened,
To that wisdom of yours.

You were the glow that turned
The night back into day,
A candle burning bright to drive
The emptiness away,
But now I've left forever,
The night has crept right back,
Your light has been extinguished,
This darkness never looked so black.

Now I see friends fading,
As my pride departs,
And long to hear those whispers,
Coming from your heart,
I know you know I want you,
To know that what I meant is,
To leave you for such a cause,
Was non compos mentis.

I remember the day I left,
Like a flower by my death bed,
Because living without you,
Is just like being dead,
Love's the highest mountain,
You don't have to reach the top,
Just as long as you keep climbing,
And never want to stop.