I never saw the end in sight Fools are kind of blind Thought everything was going alright But I was running out of time But you had one foot out the door I swear I didn't see But if you're really going any way Here's some final words from me Baby, write this down, take a little note To remind you in case you didn't know Tell yourself I love you and I don't want you to go Write this down Take my words and read them every day Keep them close by, don't you let them fade away So you'll remember what I forgot to say Write this down I'll sign it at the bottom of the page I'll swear under oath Every single word is true And I think you need to know So use it as a bookmark Stick it on your refrigerator door Hang it in a picture frame Up above the mantel where you see it for sure Baby, write this down, take a little note To remind you in case you didn't know Tell yourself I love you and I don't want you to go Write this down Take my words and read them every day Keep them close by, don't you let them fade away So you'll remember what I forgot to say Write this down You can find a chisel I can find a stone Folks will be reading these words Long after we're gone Baby, write this down, take a little note To remind you in case you didn't know Tell yourself I love you and I don't want you to go Write this down Take my words and read them every day Keep them close by, don't you let them fade away So you'll remember what I forgot to say Write this down Oh, I love you and I don't want you to go Baby, write this down