It's killin' me to write the word goodbye
 I've wadded it up and tossed it a thousand times
 We both know the reason
 There ain't nothin' to explain
 But I know that my leavin'
 Will spare us both the pain

（Desiree）, I can't hold you any longer
 （Desiree）, You love his money more than me
 Now that taxi's at the gate
 I guess all that's left to say
 Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page
 I love you Desiree

It'd be easier to leave if I were mad
 But it's hard to lose the best you'll ever have
 And to write this note to you
 Was the hardest thing you do
 But not as hard as bein' a poor boy
 Who can't afford a girl like you

（Desiree）, I can't hold you any longer
 （Desiree）, You love his money more than me
 Now that taxi's at the gate
 I guess all that's left to say
 Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page

（Desiree）, I can't hold you any longer
 （Desiree）, You love his money more than me
 Now that taxi's at the gate
 I guess all that's left to say
 Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page
 I love you Desiree

God, I love you, Desiree

 （I won't be around for your goodbye）
 Love his money more than me
 （I won't be around for your goodbye）
  Oh, you love his money and you love it more than me
 （I won't be around for your goodbye）
 Yeah, I was just a fool who couldn't see
 （I won't be around for your goodbye）
 Yeah, you love his money and you love it more than me