[Verse 1]

Come on honey, tell me all your problems

You’re cold and tired and worked to the bone

I’ve given you my empathy and time

I’ve listened far too long

Yesterday you called and left me trembling

Which seems to happen most of the time

Now all my inclinations tell me "run"

I’ve listened far too long

[Chorus]

I-I-I-I’m gonna leave you there

I can be on my own

You’ll never understand

Babe, I’m not your chaperone

I’m gonna leave you now

I’m better on my own

You’ll never understand

What you had until I’m gone

[Verse 2]

Darling, I heard you the first time

You’re screaming your opinion again

One-sided conversation’s gotten dull

I’ve listened far too long

Now focus on me for just a moment

The woman you’ve rejected and wronged

Now all my inclinations tell me "run"

I’ve listened far too long

[Chorus]

I-I-I-I’m gonna leave you there

I can be on my own

You’ll never understand

Babe, I’m not you’re chaperone

I’m gonna leave you now

I’m better on my own

You’ll never understand

What you had until I’m gone

[Post-Chorus]

’Til I’m gone

’Til I’m gone

You’re gonna want me when I’m gone

[Bridge]

You’re not the kind of man I think I need to wait on

I know the time will come when you discover you’re wrong, baby

[Chorus]

I’m gonna leave you there

I can be on my own

You’ll never understand

Babe, I’m not you’re chaperone

I’m gonna leave you now

I’m better on my own

You’ll never understand

What you had until I’m gone

[Post-Chorus]

’Til I’m gone

’Til I’m gone

You’re gonna want me when I’m gone