Welcome back old friend, November Another season set to change Gone are the dog days of September Trade back the crazy for the sane Come and take these blues away Make them fall away with the leaves I need to shake this mood that I'm in Too much tonic and gin Won't wash my sins away Welcome back old friend, November Where have you been now for so long I've got so many things to tell you So much happens while your gone The old man comes with cold rain and snow It's a hard way to go for a while But spring soon comes and warms me again By the long summers end I'm ready for your smile Once out of excuses Just blame it on June No rest for the wicked In the heat of the noon day sun Fare thee well old friend, November I have to reason with my day And if my plans They all should fail me November comes again one day Come and chase these blues away Make them fall away with the leaves I need to shake this mood that I'm in Too much tonic and gin Won't wash my sins away