He was glued to the T.V.
When she asked him for the keys
Said, "I'm going to the market

Is there anything you need?"
The first quarter was underway
He never missed a play


She pulled out of the driveway
Took a left at the light

Didn't stop at the market
She just drove right on by
Across the railroad tracks

She never once looked back

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She went out for cigarettes
And just kept driving on

He didn't even know it yet
Bur she's gone
As far away as she can get

Passed the point of no regret
She went out for cigarettes
And just kept driving on


Half time is over
The sun is sinking low

It's almost time for supper
But there is nothing on the stove
He looks up from his easy chair

He just noticed she's not there

She made a stop at the bank

Took out some cash
Now she's racing down the highway
On a full tank of gas

As fast as she can go
To where she does not know


[Repeat Chorus]

She went out for cigarettes

And drove on