Don't let me catch you crying, no
Let's throw all that out the window
I only want to make you proud

This indecision can't be tamed
This indecision has no name
We're still so young, so full of doubt


I left my home beneath the mountain
With the vineyard and the fountain

To Petaluma, up the bay
I've gone to get my life on track and
I know there's no denying that

I have to go and you must stay

And we tried so hard just to find our parts in the world

And our eyes made love to the pictures above
As we lay in bed, and I pondered my defeat


Mild illusion had me beat
There was no way to cut it neat
But cut it neat was what we did

And you did your best to keep it down
You kept all you feelings underground
But three tears a day were never hid


I hope the next man that is yours is everything that I wanted to be
I hope he makes you feel smart, and kind, and beautiful

And lucky
So keep the notes, the necklace too
Be sure you wear it when you're blue

These things survived the life we lived
And don't ask why, and don't ask how
Just listen close, cause as for now

This song is all I have to give
I'll miss you, kid.