You told me that you had to go   You said you could not stay here   That being here just made you sad   For sunshine, ships and easy land   And you miss the pretty things you had   So what am I to tell you      Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving   And what's that secret sorrow that you're carrying      You said you were not born to win   But I don't think you mean it   That you think you'd better live alone   And gather people one by one   Oh, but when each new day is done   Will you turn and face my window      Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving   And what's that secret sorrow that you're carrying      As the day begins to fade   Electric lamps, they trick you   Into seeing faces on the wall   Old memories that you recall   And you're afraid you'll lose them all   And the promises they made you      Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving   And what's that secret sorrow that you're carrying      Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving      Why are you leaving   Why are you leaving