18th of December

Oh I get that urge for leaving, there sure is a lot to see When I hear those big jets whining, it makes me want to leave I have never been to Paris, still never been to Maine I sure like California, could leave on the next plane But I hear your voice calling me, begging me to stay I'm torn and I'm tattered, the sky has turned to gray My mind's numb, I haven't slept, and my heart it aches for you If I stay here my darling, I don't know if I'll make it through On the 18th day of December that's when I did go I packed my bags and I headed south, I walked right out the door All alone in the dwelling place, as cold as cold could be Not a soul in sight that evening, just this feeling of relief She's as fine as the evening sun, I would not tell a lie But I could not give my life to her no matter how hard I tried I may never find another, I've come to realise But you can't hold back a roaming man, darling, I apologise I broke her heart so suddenly, like a thief in the night But as sure as the morning comes, I know that it was right I did not mean to leave you on, for that you won't forget This heart of mine is breaking, and I'm filled with regret It breaks my heart to know dear, I could never say goodbye But I know my darling, you'd be unhappy as my bride You'll surely find another man, who'll take you as his wife And I'll be alone my dear, livin' the bachelor's life