Lyrics

When I met you
back in high school
you were such a pretty sight
And all the boys
were filled with joy
at the chance of just one night
When you asked me out
beyond a doubt
I was a lucky man that day
I didn’t blink
and all I could think
as I watched you walk away

I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave
The way you looked with the glance I took would knock
Any man to his knees
So don’t turn around and catch me lookin’ down
Some place I shouldn’t be
‘Cause I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave

Two years went by
and I thought I’d die,
if you didn’t take my hand
You walked down the aisle,
gave me a smile
and I became your only man
The church packed in
with your old boyfriends,
they were feelin’ sad that day
Tears filled their eyes
as we said goodbye
and I’m sure I heard one say...

I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave
The way you looked with the glance I took would knock
Any man to his knees
So don’t turn around and catch me lookin’ down
Some place I shouldn’t be
‘Cause I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave

You look so great when you walk that way
Even though it’s in the wrong direction
It’s all I can do not to follow you
And show you my affection

I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave
The way you looked with the glance I took would knock
Any man to his knees
So don’t turn around and catch me lookin’ down
Some place I shouldn’t be
‘Cause I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave

I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave