Original lyrics

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The day Mairead goes away I'll find it in my heart Memories, Sunny days Where we will never part I think of her now and then Wonder why I passed her way Wish that I was young again On the day Mairead goes away On the day Mairead goes away I wonder how I'll feel Life is such a dream and often seems that it's not real Sure I think of what we had If I ever feel too sad I'll tell myself she's comin' back On the day Mairead goes away I don't wanna learn to lose somebody I don't wanna learn to say goodbye I don't wanna learn no acceptance of the truth When the truth is not much better than the lie I don't wanna learn to say goodbye Say goodbye The day Mairead goes away You will find me here Months that grunts, cigarettes, whiskey, wine, or beer I'll find a place to disconnect I'll find a place I can forget myself A place I can protect myself On the day that Mairead goes