Hope You Understand

I hope you understand I've a long way to go
Hope you understand because I told you so
Well, as the people say, I will be comin' back this way
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I'm not the kind of guy just for hangin' 'round
I'm bored to tears with this old town
Well, if you behave, hey, I'll send you a card from Santa Fe
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I hope you understand I've a long way to go
Hope you understand because I told you so
Well, as the people say, I will be comin' back this way
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I'm gonna walk away, don't you come on along
I will be singin' a lonesome song
It's sad but true but I've just got to get away from you
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I hope you understand I've a long way to go
Hope you understand because I told you so
Well, as the people say, I will be comin' back this way
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I could never stay upon the shelf
Where the wind and rain are never felt
But, hey, don't cry, I'll be comin' back, by and by
But until then, gal, you're on your own

I hope you understand I've a long way to go
Hope you understand because I told you so
Well, as the people say, I will be comin' back this way
But until then, gal, you're on your own