Darling come here i need to talk to you

My mama's ill so i'm going back to texas

We can only afford but one bus ticket

You know i might be gone for some time

Debbie don't worry doll cause you'll always be mine



Cry on my tummy and be understanding (understand me now)

You know things like this just don't allow planning

But let me tell you we're never apart

Cause you live in my heart

And i still get lonely

But i know we'll be fine (we'll be fine)

Cause you'll always be mine



I hate a-knowing i must be going

My mama's dying she's a-crying "help me"



I gotta go "no ben no, what if you find a new love in the heartland?"

Oh come on baby, i'm not that kind of man

And you'll always be mine

"i'm not believing you're a-leaving

Whom i'm holding when i get cold in december?

I love you what if you never do come back at all?"

Debbie don't worry doll, hey i love you and that's all



You know that we'll be fine (we'll be fine)

And you'll always be mine

You're the best girl of all time and you'll always be mine