And you can start by saying sorry,
That would be the best,
would be the first thing to get off your chest.

cuz I know you found someone new
and the saddest part is
he doesn't mean a thing to you.
you'll get him attached,
and leave him like all the rest.
(yeah) nothing but a test,
cuz you know that I'm the best.

baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.

What do you say?
Lets end this song today.
She might be new,
but she is overwhelming compared to you.
But I wish you the best,
I'll bet you regret losing me
after all this stress.
I moved on and so did you
your misery will not bring me down too.

baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.

Baby, baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
Baby baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby, baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
good night and good luck to you

baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.


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    Yes, that's what I was going to say. It's definitely Goodnight and Goodbye...

    makencheezieon March 24, 2008   Link

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