I can't say goodbye I can't say goodbye To my home You told me yesterday You said you could not stay It seems like where you're goin' Is half a world away And I can't say goodbye No, I can't say goodbye I'm California grown Guess I'm the last to roam Soon I'll be sitting by these golden shores alone Cause I can't say goodbye I can't say goodbye I can't say goodbye... to my home You'll write me every week As your babies grow and learn to speak I'll always pray that Tennessee is good to you You know I'd follow if I could But I can't say goodbye I can't say goodbye... to my home You've been my trusted friend I'll love you 'till the end And anything you need On me you can depend But I can't say goodbye No I can't say goodbye No I can't say goodbye... to my home