I had not planned
On seeing you
I was afraid
Of what I had do
Pride is strong,
And here am I
I just can't let you say goodbye

What force behind
Your evil mind
Can let your lips
Speak so unkind
To one who loves as much as I
But I just can't let you say goodbye

The flesh around
Your throat is pale
Intended by my fingernails
Please don't scream, please don't cry
'Cause I just can't let you say goodbye

Your voice is still, and it speaks no more
You'll never hurt me anymore
Death is a friend to love and I
'Cause now you'll never say goodbye

I had not planned
On seeing you
I was afraid
Of what I had to do
But pride is strong,
And here am I
Now you'll never say goodbye

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Writer(s): WILLIE NELSON