Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Goodbye starlight, goodbye moon Goodbye everyone I ever knew.
Goodbye heartbeat, I'm gonna miss you
She's sleeping softly in my room
And goodbye girl...I'll be seeing you soon.
When I wake up, I will wake up next to you.
Goodbye blue eyes, goodbye breath
Goodbye to the conversations in my head.
Goodbye arguments with myself, everyday since you left.
Goodbye explosives ticking, strapped to my chest.
Goodbye girl... when my bloody work is through,
Heaven will be the road that leads to you.
And goodbye girl, I'll be seeing you soon.
And when I wake up, I will wake up next to you.
Goodbye heartbeat, I'm gonna miss you
She's sleeping softly in my room
And goodbye girl...I'll be seeing you soon.
When I wake up, I will wake up next to you.
Goodbye blue eyes, goodbye breath
Goodbye to the conversations in my head.
Goodbye arguments with myself, everyday since you left.
Goodbye explosives ticking, strapped to my chest.
Goodbye girl... when my bloody work is through,
Heaven will be the road that leads to you.
And goodbye girl, I'll be seeing you soon.
And when I wake up, I will wake up next to you.
Lyrics submitted by dutch_angel_moi
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