I stood out on the road

And I watched as you were leaving

And the leaves were dancing oranges and reds

And they circled all around me, like confetti on fire

They were nothing when compared to the burning in my head



I was lost, I was gone

I was falling too



That summer came and went

And you were working for my family

One more job and then your classes would begin

And you promised we'd be quiet

And we hid behind a garden

I walked out more of a woman than I walked in



And I was lost, I was gone

I was falling

I was lost, I was gone

I was falling for you



I went down to the church

I offered my confession

I swore I'd never do it again

I'd swore I'd learn my lesson

Oh, but every year when the leaves appear

Your memory comes sweet and clear

I never will forget you

And I never did regret you



I was lost, I was gone, I was falling

I was lost, I was gone, I was falling



I stood out on the road

And I watched as you were leaving

The leaves were dancing oranges and reds