[Verse 1]
Lying here in bed with things we've never said
You're always the first to sleep
I'll whisper my goodbye to all the happy lights
Wrapped around our ugly tree
[Verse 2]
Come sunrise, your soft eyes
Will frown at my footprints in the snow
Come New Year, you'll know dear
I led you down a short line
[Chorus]
And I'm so sorry Caroline
The more you became my home
The more I was made to let you go
We lost our fight for time
And I'm so sorry Caroline
I'll try not to wake the house
I wish I could stay and hold you now
We lost our fight for time
For life
And some things that never came true
For me and you
[Verse 3]
December '85, Grandchildren arrive
Pride can be a lovely thing
Everything I've missed
Reminds you of the Christmas Eve when life was caving in
[Verse 4]
Come sundown, this small town
Looks a bit like the place we fell in love
Come New Year you'll know dear
I led you down a short line
[Chorus]
And I'm so sorry Caroline
The more you became my home
The more I was made to let you go
We lost our fight for time
And I'm so sorry Caroline
I'll try not to wake the house
I wish I could stay and hold you now
We lost our fight for time
For life
And some things that never came true
For me and you
[Verse 5]
Come twilight, this long ride
Is moving toward the afterglow
Come New Year, you'll be here
With me on the short line
[Chorus]
And I'm still sorry Caroline
The more you became my home
The more I was made to let you go
We lost our fight for time
And I'm so sorry Caroline
I try not to wake the house
I wish I could stay and hold you now
We lost our fight for time
For life
And some things that never came true
For me and you