You said that once you loved me,
and then you went away.
You came back and rather weakly
said this time that you'd stay.
Again you left and never say why
for months I'd hear no word.
And though the time just flies by
My heart just ain't no bird.
So if you come again, dear
This time give me a sign
Because I cannot stay here
and hope you'll drop a line.
If only all you say to me
Is why you never stay,
Then maybe I will stay free
to love another some day.