Say goodbye before it gets started.

Say it's over before it begins.

Mourn your parting before you are parted,

And you won't shed a tear when it ends.

 

For bonds were meant to be broken,

As hearts will be led astray,

And promises earnestly spoken

Will become a hind'rance one day.

 

So get your bags packed and car running

Well before your welcome is worn,

And before the end is beginning

Steal away lest love sees the dawn.