This Time

Little girl, how ya been?
Are you still my friend?
I've been gone too long
I know. It was wrong...

Chorus:
But this time I'm coming back strong
I'm coming back home with a brand new song
Like a red winged bird to its favorite pond, this time
And this time I'll stick it out
I'm gonna ride this big bird straight south
And I ain't takin' no scenic route, this time

Little girl, don't say no
I'm through with the rodeo
I'm bringing home a little nest egg
A lot of love and a broken leg, but still...

Chorus

This time there won't be
No next time, no lonely
Long goodbye, 'cause this time will be
The right time, the right time

This time, no next time
Oh darlin'...