[Intro] Ah, remember this? Why, I must have been ... thirteen when this came out Or was it fourteen? Or was it twenty-two? I could have been twelve actually [Verse 1] Just because you left and said goodbye Do you think that I will sit and cry? Even if my heart should tell me so Darling, I would rather let you go [Verse 2] Just because I want someone who's kind With a heart as good and pure as mine But maybe I am asking far too much Darling, please don't ever break my heart [Middle 8] I know you think you're smart Just running around and breaking Lovers' hearts [Verse 3] Just because you left and said goodbye, hey! Do you think that I will sit and cry? Even if my heart should tell me so Darling, I would rather let you go [Interlude] Oooh-ooh-ooh ... It’s too late darling, you just gotta say goodbye. Why, the last time I saw you, you were wearing men’s clothes. Not that I’m prejudiced, but you know ... But who am I to hassle you like this? I’m just gonna have to let you go. There’s two basses in this, and I hope you appreciate it. This is Dr. Winston O' Boogie saying goodnight from Record Plant East, New York We hope you had a swell time. Everybody here says, 'Hi', goodbye ... [Chorus] Just because you left and said goodbye Do you think that I will sit and cry? Even if my heart should tell me so Darling, I would rather let you go Oooh-ooh-ooh ... goodbye! Oooh-ooh-ooh ... so long ... Been a long year ... (fade out over last lines) The "Reprise" version on the 2010 remaster has more of the spoken word part and ad-libbed vocals from after fade: All right! It’s all down to ’Goodnight Vienna’. I’d like to say hi to Ringo, Paul and George. How are you? Everybody back home, in England, what’s cooking? Darlin’, I would beg on my bended knees. Baby, you’re so smart, I want permission please. All the mothers don’t know what they’re doing. Little by little by little by little, I need your love so bad it hurts me.