I signed the papers you wanted me to sign
But I didn't try to read all the lies
I couldn't read them even if I'd wanted to
The teardrops clouded up my eyes
Yes today is the day I didn't want to come
Now I'll start paying those dues
Cause today is the day you're gonna leave me
And tonight is the start of my blues
Middle -4 bars-
I tried to stop you from going your own way
But that didn't work out quite like I planned
Now all my dreams are fading fast they're almost gone
Soon I will be a lonely man
Cause today is the day I didn't want to come
Now I'll start paying my dues
Yes today is the day you're gonna leave me
And tonight is the start of my blues