I'm gonna leave you at the first ray of light
I'm gonna walk right out the door and out of sight
No, I'm not afraid
And I'm gonna walk a million miles for us both
I need to harden my sad heart with a strong resolve
No, I'm not afraid

And I'm gonna leave just a loving note
So long, so long
It's been a long time coming and I have to go
So long, so long

I'll make my way to the furthermost places I can find
And you'll stay behind
As I've said, we may both feel so much better when I'm gone
So why be afraid?
It's gonna be okay

I'm gonna seal this little note with a kiss
And I'm gonna tuck it in the bed I sure will miss
When times get hard

Life is short, we shouldn't waste it more
So long, so long
We both are running out of time, you know
To move on, move on

As you know, I was never meant to stay and turn to dust
I was born with a never-ending wanderlust
And you weren't to have ever had a plan to make a home
Stay here and settle down
Grow your roots in the ground
Have children all around

So I need to go and clear my head of this all
I'm gonna throw us in the bin and close the door
No, I'm not afraid