the time has come you re really leaving you always told me that you wanted to i guess i never thought it would happen i guess i never really wanted it to the world is calling you and you must answer but you can take me with you in your dreams and if you ever get back to amarillo in a shiny new car or worn out shoes if you ever get back to amarillo i ll be waiting for you your sister told me you were working at some office out in tinseltown but don t forget about those who love you they ll be there for you if you get down i believe in you and all you re after i hope you end up where you want to be and if you ever get back to amarillo in a shiny new car or worn out shoes if you ever get back to amarillo i ll be waiting for you for thirty years now have gone by quickly i still think of you from time to time my wife died early i ve got children i m happy and my health is fine i often wondered if you found your freedom i sometimes wonder if i should have gone and if you ever get back to amarillo in a shiny new car or worn out shoes if you ever get back to amarillo i ll be waiting for you if you ever get back to amarillo in a shiny new car or worn out shoes if you ever get back to amarillo i ll be waiting for you  i ll be waiting for you i ll be waiting for you