Well it took a long time but, you've finally worn out your smile   That's when I knew it I'd run out of borrowed time   You always used to say that, you could learn a lot through wasting time   And that if you look hard you'll see yourself in your lover's eyes      Your time is near, it won't be long   You've got to go when you're called upon   No light of day, no sight of dawn   Don't turn around, just walk right on      You came riding into town in a black and white five and ten   Said, "I'll be your captain and take you back home again"   It's your third time around but, you know I'll get a second wind   But if we ever get there they'll be no one there to let us in      Your time is near, it won't be long   You've got to go when you're called upon   You caught me dancing in the street last night   You walked right past me into the light      Packed up my souvenirs, tied my shoes and sold my car   Yes, I should have known it, I'd never get very far   Ever since we've met you've been a hungry and a restless child   You're just like your father, you know he's got a poison mind      Your time is near, it won't be long   You've got to go when you're called upon   You said you and me, we'd never will pretend   But my broken soul is never gonna mend