I don't know the reason why, but I've been practicing saying goodbye To everyone I've ever met since I was young Now my time has come I told myself that when I got older, I'd get the hell out of Oklahoma As soon as I turned eighteen, I swore I'd run And now my time has come Hold on to your feelings Hold on to your feelings, though the seasons change Open up your shutter and let in the light; you can't count on the day to stay so bright One of these days you'll forget everything I've done And now my time has come Hold on to your feelings Hold on to your feelings, though the seasons change I've been having a dream here lately, where I'm on a bright ribbon of highway Sailing off into the setting sun And now my time has come I don't know the reason why, but I've been practicing saying goodbye To everyone I've ever met since I was young Now my time has come