18th Of December

I get that itch for leaving

There sure is a lot to see

When I hear those big jets winding

It makes me wanna leave

I've never been to Paris

Still never been to Maine

I sure like California

I could leave on the next plane

When I hear your voice a-call me

Begging me to stay

I'm torn and I'm tattered

The sky is turned to gray

My mind is numb and I haven't slept

And my heart it aches for you

If I stay here, my darling,

I don't know if I'll make it through

On the 18th day of December

That's when I did go

I packed my bags and I headed south

I walked right out the door

All alone in that dwelling place

As cold as cold could be

Not a soul inside that evening

Just this feeling of relief

She's as fine as the evening sun

That, I would not lie

But I would not give my life to her

No matter how hard I tried

I may never find another

I've come to realize

But you can't hold back a roaming man

Darling, I apologize

I broke her heart so suddenly

Like a thief in the night

But as sure as the morning comes

I know what I did was right

I did not mean to lead you on

For that you won't forget

This heart of mine is breaking

And I'm filled with regret

It breaks my heart to know, dear,

I couldn't ever say goodbye

But I know, my darling,

You'd be unhappy as my bride

You'll surely find another man

Who will take you as his wife

And I'll be alone, my dear,

Living the bachelor's life