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SAYING GOODBYE
you always say goodbye,
but have you ever heard of trying to change your mind?
try some other word to cover up the truth—
i’m trying to stop you saying goodbye
quarter past the hour: i’m staying up all night;
i’m singing in the shower, trying to get it right—
trying to let you know, trying to stop you
saying goodbye
hold me in your hand, kiss me in the garden;
never understand, if you beg my pardon;
trying to get it right, trying to stop you
saying goodbye
the stars say grace
and take their place at the dinner table on high;
you say hello, but then you go
you’re always saying goodbye, and i don’t know why
if we ever fight, don’t get mad—get even
you’re the one who’s right: i’m the one who’s leaving
trying to let you know, trying to stop you
saying goodbye
you say, “i don’t know,” so i’ll take my chances
when you’re all alone, i can see you dancing
trying to let you know, trying to stop you
saying goodbye
but in the end, you go again
of course i don’t even try to meet you where?
you don’t care we’re always saying goodbye—
and time just goes by
don’t even try, don’t change your mind,
don’t even try, don’t say goodbye
later you’re alone; i can see you dialing
when you’re on the phone, i can see you smiling—
i wonder what he’s like
i kind of wish that i was that guy
so i’m trying to let you know, but your phone’s always busy
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