Down by the lake, warm afternoon

Breezes carry children's balloons

Once upon a time, not long ago

She lived in a house by the grove

And she recalls the day when she left home



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Long goodbyes make me so sad

I have to leave right now

And thouigh I hate to go

I know it's for the better

Long Goodbyes make me so sad

Forgive my leaving now

You know I'll miss you so

And days we spent together



Long in the day, moon on the rise

She sighs with a smile in her eyes

In the park, it's late afterall

She sits and stares at the wall

And she recalls the day when she left home



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