Now won't you listen honey while I say, How could you tell me that you're goin' away Don't say that we must part Don't break my aching heart
You know I've loved you truly many years I loved you night and day How could you tell to me honey, can't you see my tears? Now listen while I say
After you've gone, and left me crying After you've gone, there's no denying You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad You'll miss the bestest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it There'll come a time, when you'll regret it Some day, when you grow lonely You heart will break like mine and you'll want me only After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone, after we break up After you've gone, you are gonna wake up And you will find that you were blind To let somebody come and change your mind
After the years that we've been together Their joy and tears and all types of weather Someday when downhearted You'll long to be with me right back where you started After you've gone, after you've gone away
Oh babe, think what you're doing You know my love for you will drive me to ruin After you've gone, after you've gone away