The sign went up one rainy morning 
Just a couple of hours after dawn 
Mrs Hadley peeked out through her curtains 
Wondering what was going on 
The neighbours said over coffee cups 
That nice young couple is breaking up 

In the living room the linen and the crystals 
Sit all packed and set to go 
I tell myself once more i won't be here in spring 
To see my roses grow 
And all the things you tried to fix 
The roof still leaks the door still sticks 

House for sale 
You can read it on the sign 
House for sale 
It was yours and it was mine 
And tomorrow some strangers will be climbing up the stairs 
To the bedroom filled with memories 
The one we used to share 

I know you've always loved that painting 
From that funny little shop in Spain 
Remember how we found it when we ducked in 
From that sudden summer rain 
But i think i'll keep the silver tray 
My mother gave us on our wedding day 

House for sale 
You can read it on the sign 
House for sale 
It was yours and it was mine 
And tomorrow some strangers will be climbing up the stairs 
To the bedroom filled with memories 
The one we used to share 

House for sale 
You can read it on the sign 
House for sale 
It was yours and it was mine 
And tomorrow some strangers will be climbing up the stairs 
To the bedroom filled with memories 
The one we used to share 

House for sale 
You can read it on the sign 
House for sale oh 
It was yours and it was mine 
And tomorrow some strangers will be climbing up the stairs 
To the bedroom filled with memories 
The one we used to share 

And tomorrow some strangers will be climbing up the stairs 
To the bedroom filled with memories 
The one... 

House for sale