[Verse 1] Every afternoon You set your stuff down on the table I wonder what you're up to now Father isn't able [Hook] It's coming back to me The morning dark's hollow sound But the day's almost over It's been a long time That love's no longer mine But it's still yours In a fable In a fable They say things on how I'm supposed to be I'm nodding yes you know I don't agree [Hook 2] Just in a fable Just in a fable When love is gone you pack your things and leave