When I left, it was starting to rain She was still fast asleep A dream and a song away I got on the plane to L.A. I know it's heartbreaking The time that I'm taking The tears that you're crying I know that you're dying ? Cause I'm going away And you know I can't take you with me And time ain't gonna stop today But I hope that you're waiting for me When I get back home, back home to you I fall to my knees and pray This world ain't gonna get down on me I feel like I'm so far away But I smile as I turn the page My heart is falling But my dream keeps calling The life that I'm living is so unforgiving ? Cause I'm going away And you know I can't take you with me And time ain't gonna stop today But I hope that you're waiting for me When I get back home, back home to you I've been away for so long But I'll never do you wrong ? Cause baby, I'm coming home The tears that you're crying I know that you're dying ? Cause I'm going away And you know I can't take you with me And time ain't gonna stop today But I hope that you're waiting for me ? Cause I'm going away And you know I can't take you with me And time ain't gonna stop today But I hope that you're waiting for me When I get back home, back home to you