Did you really think that it was over when you hung up the phone
And said goodnight? And did you ever think that it would be
Too much? I can't leave without saying goodbye. So did you really

Think that you could take it? Could you make it alone tonight?
I never could have hoped for anything more. Be my angel if you
Can, alright. You always say goodnight, and you always say goodnight.

So baby did you sleep an hour for me? How I wish I was there
Right now. I wasn't going to tell you I could change things.
I'm afraid I never will know how. But I don't really think that

I can take it. Will I make it alone somehow? So hold me in your
Arms before I leave you. I'll be back as soon as time allows.
You always say goodnight, and you always say goodnight. Goodnight.


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    Does anyone know or can make out what he is chanting at the start of 7:12? Also, this song is amazing.

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