words and music by Nelda Sisk and Rick Paul

Heard a man can make his fortune in Alaska
While the summer sun shines night and day
So I bought a one-way ticket to Seattle
Thought I’d catch a boat up to Bristol Bay

Stopped by your house as I was leavin’ town
Almost knocked, then turned around

Oh, I told myself a thousand times
It would be easy to leave you behind
But, now, no matter how I try
I can’t say goodbye
I can’t say goodbye

I thought for sure I heard adventure calling
But then I saw the light on your front porch
And something stronger than my urge to wander
Turned me once again back to your door

Now you don’t even seem surprised
Was I the last to realize

Though I told myself a thousand times
It would be easy to leave you behind
Now, no matter how I try
I can’t say goodbye
I can’t say goodbye

It’s too late for movin’ on
I’m already too far gone

Oh, I told myself a thousand times
It would be easy to leave you behind
But, now, no matter how I try
I can’t say goodbye
I can’t say goodbye
I can’t say goodbye