David Plenn

Lyrics

Well I topped off my tank this morning
A cup of coffee by my side
There was not a lot of warning
I’ve got 400 miles to drive
I’ve got 400 miles to ponder and remember when
‘Cause I’m headed out to Tucson
To say goodbye to a friend

Drove past those San Jacinto windmills
Turning like the hands of time
Seems like we’re speeding to a standstill
Doing our best to read the signs
Feels like this road goes on forever
That’s what they say until it ends
And I’m just headed out to Tucson
To say goodbye to a friend

I’m leaving California
I will be back too soon
Hello Arizona
Has it been that long since we sang that song
Like we were howling at the moon?

Before I left I kissed my lover
And I argued with my son
I’m pretty good at being stubborn
He’s pretty good at being young
I said it ain’t how much you know
It’s how much you understand
That’s why I’m headed out to Tucson
To say goodbye to a friend

I’m leaving California
I will be back too soon
Hello Arizona
Has it been that long since we sang that song
Like we were howling at the moon?

Well everything’s been rollin’
But now there’s brake lights up ahead
And while everything starts slowin’
I’m remembering things I wish I said
And so I head on down the back road
The 85 to Gila Bend
And now I’m just outside of Tucson
To say goodbye to a friend
Yeah, this road goes on forever
At least that’s what we pretend
Until you’re pulling in to Tucson
To say goodbye to a friend
To say goodbye to a friend
Bye Bye, my friend


c. David Plenn (Streamline Music)