Leave my bags I'll lighten my load Open the door roll onto the road Pick myself up dust myself off and walk back home I am a simple man And you'll never understand Why I gave it up for my love I gave it up for love I gave it up for love I gave it up for love Billboards and street signs Point in a straight line Toward the hometown that was yours and mine I am a simple man And you'll never understand Why I gave it up for my love I gave it up for love I gave it up for love I gave it up for love I could take the easy road I could go to school at home And watch the rich folks from their windows But I had to let it go I'm tired of leaving doors closed And never knowing anything I gave it up for love I gave it up for love I gave it up for love I am a simple man And you'll never understand Why I gave it up for my love