I said I don’t really want to leave you
And when I’m gone I promise to be true
I only said them things to justify the means
And the way I left you

I said baby I’ll be back someday
I thought that’s what you wanted me to say
As you lay there on the bed I could tell you had me read
And I heard “Darlin’ that’ll be the day”

But I didn’t know about love till I hit Stateline
I don’t think another thousand miles will get you off of my mind
I should have told you when I had the chance
I want to make you mine
But I didn’t know about love till I crossed that line

I want to turn around and come back home to you
But I don’t know if that’s what I should do
I couldn’t blame you if you told me we were through
But I’m coming back to tell you I Love You

And I didn’t know about love till I hit Stateline
I don’t think another thousand miles will get you off of my mind
I should have told you when I had the chance
I want to make you mine
But I didn’t know about love till I crossed that line

Copyright 1982 Mike Hopkins Jr.