They stumbled into their lives

In a vague way became man and wife

One got the other, they deserved one another



They settled in a brand new town

With people from the same background

They kept themselves busy

Long hours left them dizzy

Now when he's in she's out



All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away

He's not making plans

'Cause now he understands

All you ever do is fade away



[Trombone solo]



He noticed he had visible lines

She worried about her behind

Their birth had been the death of them

It didn't really bother them

Now when she's in he's out



All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away

She's not making plans

'Cause now she understands

All you ever do is fade away



[Piano solo]



When he's in she's out



[Another trombone solo]



All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away

They're not making plans

'Cause now they understand

We must learn to forget

'Cause this is all you'll ever get

All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away

They're not making plans

'Cause now they understand

All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away

All you ever do is fade away