I got my ticket for the long way ’round (bom-bom-bom-bom) Two bottle of whiskey for the way And I sure would like some sweet company And I’m leaving tomorrow, what do ya say? When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (you’re gonna miss me) You’re gonna miss me by my hair You’re gonna miss me everywhere, oh You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (Gone, gone, gone, gone) I got my ticket for the long way ’round (I got my ticket for the ooh) The one with the prettiest of the views It’s got mountains It’s got rivers It’s got sights that give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you (you you you) You will miss me When I’m gone I bought my ticket for the long way ’round, ah I got my ticket For the long way ‘Round When I’m gone When I’m gone When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone) When I’m gone When I’m gone You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (gone, hmmm) You’re gonna miss me by my walk You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone