Story Behind The Song
True story. Someone I knew got home from work one evening and opened the door to an empty house. His wife had left him and taken every stick of furniture. The lyric is not completely accurate as there was no table to leave a note.
Song Description
Traditional country waltz
| Song Length |
2:59 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Breaking Up |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
Not even a note (words and music by Alan Gillis)
Verse 1
Not even a note on the table
No word of goodbye or regret
No line to remember the good times
No words I'd want to forget
Verse 2
No perfume or pearls in the bedroom
Or clothes left behind to collect
No sign you might change your mind
Nothing you meant to forget
Bridge
Guess you don't realise how it hurts me
To wake up and be by myself
Not even a note on the table
Not even a note on the shelf
Guitar solo
Repeat Bridge
Not even a note on the table
Not even a note on the shelf
© 1985