You're fading Like your name in the book you checked out sixteen years ago I took it home from the church library the week before we parted ways I wish you had stayed Behind where my mind goes when it's lonely Where the shadows of my doubts keep me company When I'm missing you You had to go You had too many things to see Too many places pulling you away You had a home in each melody I write In every song that's echoing inside my head I wish you had stayed Behind where my mind goes when it's lonely Where my past and old questions lie I wish you had stayed I wish you had stayed