When death came calling today I heard the gentle grace of his cadences I couldn't say no I couldn't say no
When he showed me his new silk scarves Laid out on a shiny black plastic tray Couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say no I couldn't say no
And I'm sorry I couldn't Do you know how badly I wanted to? Didn't want, didn't want, didn't want, didn't want, didn't want to lose you But his smile was dazzling
And his eyes were sparkling Like moonlight on the water at midnight Couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say no I couldn't say no