[Chorus]
I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
To my home
[Verse 1]
You told me yesterday
You said you could not stay
It seems like where you're going
Is half a world away
[Chorus]
And I can't say goodbye
No, I can't say goodbye
To my home
[Verse 2]
I'm California grown
Guess I'm the last to roam
Soon I'll be sitting by these
Golden shores alone
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
To my home
[Bridge]
You'll write me every week
As your babies grow and learn to speak
I'll always pray that Tennessee is good to you
You know I'd follow if I could
[Chorus]
But I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
To my home
[Verse 3]
You've been my trusted friend
I'll love you 'til the end
Anything you need
On me you can depend
[Chorus]
But I can't say goodbye
No, I can't say goodbye
No, I can't say goodbye
To my home
[Outro]
I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
I can't say goodbye
I can't
I can't say goodbye