(R. Stewart / M. Quittenton) [Intro] D A E [Verse 1] A D Fare thee well my brother E please don't stand in my way A E I'm going down to that dirty town A E no matter what you say A D You fooled me and you ruled me A E and you played in every part D E A I gotta go,.... it's no use me stayin' home
[Verse 2] A D Goodbye my sister E please don't let me see you cry A E Gonna be a star some day A E no matter what they say A D And when you hear the crowds A E all callin' and shouting out my name D E A until then, my little friend, I'll be unsatisfied [Verse 3] A D So long sweet Melinda E don't forget that you're my girl A Gonna dress you fine E and if you give me time A E make you proud like I said I would A D And if the Champs Elysee's no fallacy A E If I find the world looks like it should D A Candy cars, movie stars, street bars E then I could stay a while [Chorus 1] D A Well I love you D E A Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome D A E and I'll miss you all D A E even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back [Verse 4] A D Farewell all my family E don't you know I mean you so well A E Please appreciate I must make a break A E just to see what I can do A D The stage is set so understand A E I can't hide in the wings no more D E A got to go now it's no use me staying home [Chorus 2] D A All I can say is I love you D A E Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome D A E And I think I'm always gonna miss you D A E And I love..... you always D A E I think I'm always gonna miss ya D A E even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back D A E And I love..... you and I miss you D A E If you don't get no mail you know I'm in jail D A E