I'm starting all over I began with the words, but now they're gone If you all would sing along I've laid out the story But I should've known the story would go all wrong If the world would sing along I think that you know When it's time for you to go I'll stand and refrain Never finished the end We were at the beginning when I began The story was getting good When I heard your voice so clear say "So long, my friend" I think that you know When it's time for you to go I'll stand and refrain Although I never really knew you I'm prepared to show you that I'll take all the blame I'll stand and refrain Shouldn't have held on so tight If I dare to beg, I can't, and now I see why I take all the blame Why I lie about the way I've been begging you to stay I think that you know When it's time for you to go I'll stand and refrain Although I never really knew you I'm prepared to show you that I'll take all the blame I'll stand and refrain