It's killin' me to write the word goodbye I've wadded it up and tossed it a thousand times We both know the reason There ain't nothin' to explain But I know that my leavin' Will spare us both the pain (Desiree), I can't hold you any longer (Desiree), You love his money more than me Now that taxi's at the gate I guess all that's left to say Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page I love you Desiree It'd be easier to leave if I were mad But it's hard to lose the best you'll ever have And to write this note to you Was the hardest thing you do But not as hard as bein' a poor boy Who can't afford a girl like you (Desiree), I can't hold you any longer (Desiree), You love his money more than me Now that taxi's at the gate I guess all that's left to say Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page I love you Desiree (Desiree), I can't hold you any longer (Desiree), You love his money more than me Now that taxi's at the gate I guess all that's left to say Is in teardrops at the bottom of the page I love you Desiree God, I love you, Desiree I just can't take it anymore (I won't be around for your goodbye) (I won't be around for your goodbye) Love his money more than me (I won't be around for your goodbye) Love his money more than me (I won't be around for your goodbye) Oh, you love his money and you love it more than me (I won't be around for your goodbye) Yeah, I was just a fool who couldn't see (I won't be around for your goodbye) Yeah, you love his money and you love it more than me