If you leave me now my love
I will go away from here you know
I do not intend to be your shoes
So let your conscience to do the walking dear

I don't want to go and I don't want to
Say good-bye -- but I have some pride
Much to your surprise

I do love your endless eyes
And I do recall your first reply
But attrition dear our unity
Now you have turned the tide on me

Oh love, that I want you near
To share my life with you
Oh love, consider staying here
With me forevermore

With a leaden heart I do retreat
For I know that I cannot compete
With a mind that's made against us dear
I do bid thee sad and fond farewell