Oh, I get that it's relieving, that sure is a lot to say
When I hear those big jets whining, it makes me want to leave
I've never been to Paris, still never been to Maine
I sure like California, I could leave on the next plane
But I hear your voice calling me, begging me to stay
I'm torn, I'm tired, the sky's turned to grey
My mind is numb, I haven't slept, oh my heart, it aches for you
If I stay here, my darling, I don't know if I'll make it through
The 19th of December, that's when I did go
I packed my bags and I headed south, I walked right out the door
All alone in that dwelling place, as cold as cold could be
Not a soul inside, babe, just this feeling of relief
She's as fine as the evening sun, man, I would not lie
But I could not give my life to her, no matter how hard I tried
I may never find another, I've come to realize
But you can't hold back a romance, darling, I apologize
I broke her heart so suddenly, like a thief in the night
But as sure as the morning comes, I know that it was right
I did not mean to leave you, I'm for that, you won't forget
This heart of mine is breaking and I'm filled with regret
I broke her heart so suddenly, like a thief in the night

Oh, dear, I could never say goodbye
But I know, my darling, you'd be unhappy as my bride
You'll surely find another man who'll take your ass as a wife
And I'll be the one I'd be living the best as I
Oh, dear, I could never say goodbye
I'll be the one I'll be living the best as I
Oh, dear, I could never say goodbye
But I'll be the one I'll be living the best as I
You'll surely find another man who'll take your ass as a wife