I'll never forget how you told me
We were sitting there in your car
You said there were dreams that you had for your life
And staying put is not who you are
That was the last time I saw you
You were gone the very next day
Trying to hide from the tears in my eyes
There's so much that I never could say
When you come back to St. Louis
And I know that you will someday
I won't be angry with you for leaving
I understand why you couldn't stay
I was sure one day that I saw you
But I knew that it couldn't be true
My eyes were just playing tricks on my heart
As my eyes so often will do
That was a long time ago
I find I can't picture your face anymore
I do hope you found what you went looking for
So please come back to St. Louis
It's not the same 'round here when you're gone
I will wait for you in St. Louis
I will wait...'til you come back home