Fare the well my brother, please don't stand in my way

I'm going down to that dirty town

No matter what you say

You fooled me and you ruled me, and you played in every part

I gotta go, it's no use me stayin' home Goodbye my sister, please don't let me see you cry

Gonna be a star some day, no matter what they say

And when you hear the crowds, all callin' and shouting out my name

Until then, my little friend, I'll be unsatisfied So long sweet Melinda, don't forget that you're my girl

Gonna dress you fine, and if you give me time

Make you proud like I said I would

And if the Champs Elysee's no fallacy, if I find the world looks like it should

Candy cars, movie stars, street bars, then I could stay a while Well I love you

Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome

And I'll miss you all

Even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back Farewell all my family, don't you know I mean you so well

Please appreciate I must make a break

Just to see what I can do

The stage is set so understand, I can't hide in the wings no more

I've got to go now it's no use me staying home All I can say is I love you

Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome

And I think I'm always gonna miss you

And I love you always

I think I'm always gonna miss ya

Even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back And I love you and I miss you

If you don't get no mail you know I'm in jail

If you don't get no mail you know I'm in jail

But I love you and I miss you