Well I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all 
the way
Right out of my life and into his arms to stay
You got tired of me but you were supposed to be back 
someday
I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way

Well You said you needed time for a little peace of 
mind
you'ld be back in a week or so
Then a week turned into a month or two now it's been 
about a year ago
And all the time I believed you still wanted me
but he was working on you every day
I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way

Well I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all 
the way
Right out of my life and into his arms to stay
You got tired of me but you were supposed to be back 
I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way


Well I knew you was goin' but I never was a'knowin' 
that you ever want to go that far
And now you've got a man with a gold wedding band
Tellin' everyone how happy you are

If I'd of ever known that you were never coming home
I'd of never let you go that day
I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way

Yeah I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all 
the way
Right out of my life and into his arms to stay
You got tired of me but you were supposed to be back 
someday
I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way

I knew you was going but you didn't have to go all the 
way