Monterey I always thought I'd go back home to Monterey I'd never dreamed it'd end this way well Monterey Just a single year away and then I'd come back to you I'd have so much to say oh well Monterey I'd tell you all about the time I spent away Fighting for our freedom in a world away And now that I am gone I can see everything You never know the price you'll pay I did my best but I can't change a thing I never meant to stay And I'm sorry love I'm sorry that I've gone away But Monterey I always thought I'd go back home to Monterey Before I left I told you don't forget to pray But I suppose God had other plans for me I'm headed out and this time I ain't goin back To Monterey Now that I am gone I can see everything You never know the price you'll pay I did my best but I can't change a thing I never meant to stay And I'm sorry love I'm sorry that I've gone away Monterey I always thought I'd go back home to Monterey