Down by the lake

a warm afternoon -

breezes carry children's balloons.

Once upon a time,

not long ago,

she lived in a house by the grove.

And she recalls the day,

when she left home...





Long good-byes,

make me so sad.

I have to leave right now.

And though I hate to go,

I know it's for the better.

Long good-byes,

make me so sad.

Forgive my leaving now.

You know I'll miss you so

and days we spent together.





Long in the day

moon on the rise -

she sighs with a smile in her eyes.

In the park,

it's late afterall,

she sits and stares at the wall.

And she recalls the day,

when she left home...





(repeat chorus)