Knowing When To Leave lyrics

Song information

Artist: Burt Bacharach
Album: Make It Easy On Yourself

Lyrics

Knowing when to leave

Go while the going is good
Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn
Go!

I'm afraid my heart
Isn't very smart

Fly while your still have your wings
Knowing when to leave will never let you reach the point of no return
Fly!

Foolish as it seems
I still have my dreams!

So I keep hoping, day after day, as I wait for the man I meet
And night after night as I wish for a love that can be
Though I'm sure that no one can tell when their wishes and hopes, will lead
Somehow I feel there is happiness just waiting there for me

When someone walks in your life, you'd just better be sure he's right
'Cause if he's wrong there's are heartaches and tears you must pay
Keep both of your eyes on the door -- never let it get out of sight
Just be prepared when the time has come for you to run away

Sail when the wind starts to blow
But like a fool I don't know when . . . to . . .leave

When to leave!
When to leave!
When to leave!
When . . . to . . . leave!