[Verse 1] We waved until her car was gone, Then neither of us moved. Our youngest had a home to find; I turned and looked at you. You said, “She’ll call us when she’s there.” I said, “I know she will.” The words we’d saved for after this Were waiting for us still. [Chorus] I love you, and I’m leaving. Both of those are true. Love can’t do the living We keep putting off till June. We’ve waited through so many springs For all the things we’d do. I love you, and I’m leaving. I want a life for you. [Break] - - - [Verse 2] You used to spread your charts out wide And ask where we should go. Now you build your little boats; I hear your radio. I’m glad there’s something you enjoy; I miss being let inside. I miss the man who reached for me Before the paint was dry. [Chorus] I love you, and I’m leaving. Both of those are true. Love can’t do the living We keep putting off till June. We’ve waited through so many springs For all the things we’d do. I love you, and I’m leaving. I want a life for you. (A life for you) [Instrumental Break] - - - [Bridge] I want a clearing in the woods, A roof that catches rain, Beans along a fence I built, An apple tree to train. I know there’ll be a winter When the firewood’s wet through. I want to learn what I can do Before my wanting’s through. [Final Chorus] I love you, and I’m leaving. Both of those are true. Love can’t do the living We keep putting off till June. Go sail beyond the harbour; I’ll plant what I can grow. I love you, and I’m leaving. It hurts to tell you so. (I know, I know) [Outro] When she calls, we’ll tell her together. She’ll have a home with each of us. [Outro instrumental to fade] - - - [Fade to end]
