Parting Ways

Autumn leaves fall around us now

As we stand beneath the willow bough

Where we first made our solemn vow

Those days feel like a lifetime now

Your hand in mine, one final time

Before I cross that county line

The memories flood, they intertwine

With hopes we once thought would align

The stars above bear witness to

These words I never thought I'd use

But truth demands what we must do

My love, our time has come to an end

I know you will always love me and always be my friend

But your path leads one way and mine another

I know you'll make a great wife and one day a better mother

But for me the road is calling, and a future unknown before me

But one day if we meet again, please remember us back then

These fields we walked in summer heat

The harvest dance where we would meet

The winter fires that warmed our feet

Our story both bitter and sweet

I've packed my bags, guitar in hand

To chase the dreams I understand

While you build roots in this homeland

Some things we just can't plan

The setting sun bears witness to

These words I never thought I'd use

But truth demands what we must do

My love, our time has come to an end

I know you will always love me and always be my friend

But your path leads one way and mine another

I know you'll make a great wife and one day a better mother

But for me the road is calling, and a future unknown before me

But one day if we meet again, please remember us back then

And though the miles may separate

And though the years may change our fate

The love we shared will never fade

Through summer sun and winter shade

My love, our time has come to an end

I know you will always love me and always be my friend

But your path leads one way and mine another

I know you'll make a great wife and one day a better mother

But for me the road is calling, and a future unknown before me

But one day if we meet again, please remember us back then

Please remember us back then

Please remember us back then

Please remember us back then