�Oh, I get that it's relieving, that sure is a lot to sayWhen I hear those big jets whining, it makes me want to leaveI've never been to Paris, still never been to MaineI sure like California, I could leave on the next planeBut I hear your voice calling me, begging me to stayI'm torn, I'm tired, the sky's turned to greyMy mind is numb, I haven't slept, oh my heart, it aches for youIf I stay here, my darling, I don't know if I'll make it throughThe 19th of December, that's when I did goI packed my bags and I headed south, I walked right out the doorAll alone in that dwelling place, as cold as cold could beNot a soul inside, babe, just this feeling of reliefShe's as fine as the evening sun, man, I would not lieBut I could not give my life to her, no matter how hard I triedI may never find another, I've come to realizeBut you can't hold back a romance, darling, I apologizeI broke her heart so suddenly, like a thief in the nightBut as sure as the morning comes, I know that it was rightI did not mean to leave you, I'm for that, you won't forgetThis heart of mine is breaking and I'm filled with regretI broke her heart so suddenly, like a thief in the nightOh, dear, I could never say goodbyeBut I know, my darling, you'd be unhappy as my brideYou'll surely find another man who'll take your ass as a wifeAnd I'll be the one I'd be living the best as IOh, dear, I could never say goodbyeI'll be the one I'll be living the best as IOh, dear, I could never say goodbyeBut I'll be the one I'll be living the best as IYou'll surely find another man who'll take your ass as a wife