Lately in the neighborhood there have been a lot of hints
Some make me sad so I hope this will be a last reply
Ponder melancholy like leaning my heart against a picket fence
No explanation why this is turning into the long goodbye

Just the facts mam like a long ago tv show
Why do I have to keep watching all the reruns
So everyone blame me and let it be done
Maybe I should just live in a cave till I grow old

A judge and jury and a few monkeys hanging on a limb
Everywhere I go the same thing again
Don't be embarrassed about something in the heart of an older guy
Just the facts mam and let today be the end of the long goodbye