Once, upon a whim, I took a trip across the land
Ooh, I left a girl who held my world in the palm of her hand
    And I know... Yes I know... I know I've got to get back...
    Somehow... Got to get back... Some way...

Once, upon a whim, I sailed my ship across the sea
Ooh, I said "Farewell" to a lady who understands me
    And I know... Yes I know... I know I've got to get back...
    Somehow... Got to get back... Some way, I've got to get back...
    Somehow... Got to get back... Some way...

        Then I find I'm dreamin' again
        Those days are so long gone
        I am a fool, believin' she's even been feelin' the same
        I'm playin' a game
        Then I find I'm wastin' my time
        Mem'ries are all I hold now
        I am alone, just prayin' I'll wake up some day an' go home

Once, upon a whim, I tried to fly beyond the sky
Oh, but down I came when I heard the sound of that woman cry
    And I know... Yes I know... I know I've got to get back...
    Somehow... Got to get back... Some way, I've got to get back...
    Somehow... Got to get back... Some way...