Oh, if I cross your path again Who knows where or who knows when On some mountain without number On some highway without end
Don't grasp my hand and say "Fate has brought you here today" Oh, fate is only foolin' with us, friend
Keep your distance, keep your distance Oh, when I feel you close to me, what can I do but fall Keep your distance, keep your distance Oh, with us it must be all or none at all
Oh, it's a desperate game we play Throw our souls, our lives, away On wounds that can't be mended And debts that can't be paid
Oh, I played and I got stung Now, I'm biting back my tongue And sweepin' out the footprints where I strayed
Keep your distance, keep your distance Oh, when I feel you close to me, what can I do but fall Keep your distance, keep your distance Oh, with us it must be all or none at all Oh, with us it must be all or none at all