[Verse 1] Ah, remember this Why, I must have been thirteen when this came out Or was it fourteen, Or was it twenty-two I could have been twelve actually [Chorus] Just because you left and said, goodbye Do you think that I will sit and cry Even if my heart should tell me so Darling, I would rather let you go [Verse 2] Just because I want someone who's kind With a heart as good and pure as mine But maybe I am asking for too much Darling, please don't ever break my heart [Bridge] I know you think you're smart Just running around and breaking lovers hearts [Chorus] [Verse 3] This is Dr. Winston O' Boggie saying goodnight From record plant east, New York We hope you had a swell time Everybody here says, 'Hi', goodbye [Chorus] [Outro] Goodbye, so long Been a long year