Goodbye Mama, Goodbye to you too Pa Says you'll have to wait a while to come along
Goodbye to this house and all its memories We just got too old to say we're on our own
Got to make one last trip to my bedroom I guess I'll have to leave some stuff behind
Funny how the same old crooked picture Just don't seem the same to me tonight
There ain't no use in shedding no more tears, Ma There's no use shouting at me, Pa
I can't live no longer with your fierce mind I love you, but that hasn't helped at all
Each of us must do the things that matter All of us must see what we can see
Though it was long ago, you must remember You were once as young and scared as me
I don't know how hard it is yet, Mama When you realize you're growing old
I know how hard it is not to be younger I know you've tried to keep me from the cold
Thanks for all you've done, it may sound hollow Thank you for the good times that we've known
I must find my own road now to follow You'll all be welcome in my home
I've got my suitcase, I should go now I don't mind about the things you say
I'm sorry, Mama, I don't know where I'm going Just remember to look behind
Tomorrow I'll be in some other sunrise Maybe I'll have someone at my side
Mama, give your love back to your husband Father, you have taught me well
Goodbye, goodbye, Mama Goodbye to you too, Pa