Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
Embracing Farewell: The Bittersweet Goodnight, Sweetheart
Lyrics
Goodnight, sweetheart
Expressing affection and bidding farewell to a loved one.
Well, it's time to go
Indicating that the departure is imminent.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Reiterating the sentiment of saying goodnight to the sweetheart.
Well, it's time to go
Repeating the idea that it's time to leave.
I hate to leave you, but I really must say
Expressing reluctance to leave but acknowledging the necessity to do so.
Oh, goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
A final bid of goodnight with affectionate emphasis.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Repeating the cycle of expressing affection and the need to depart.
Well, it's time to go
Stating the inevitability of leaving.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Reiterating the sentiment of saying goodnight.
Well, it's time to go
Emphasizing the need to go despite the emotional difficulty.
I hate to leave you, but I really must say
Acknowledging the difficulty of leaving but stating the necessity.
Oh, goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
Repeating the final farewell with affection.
Well it's three o'clock in the mornin'
Stating the time, emphasizing the lateness of the hour.
Baby, I just can't do right
Expressing personal struggles or challenges at this late hour.
Well, I hate to leave you, baby
Expressing regret at leaving the loved one.
I don't mean maybe
Asserting the certainty of the departure because of love.
Because I love you so
Reaffirming strong feelings of love for the sweetheart.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Repeating the farewell and expressing the inevitability of leaving.
Well, it's time to go
Reiterating that it's time to go.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Expressing the sentiment of saying goodnight once more.
Well, it's time to go
Repeating the idea that it's time to leave.
I hate to leave you, I really must say
Reiterating the reluctance to leave but stating the necessity.
Oh, goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
Concluding with a final heartfelt bid of goodnight.
Mother, and, oh, your father
Mentioning potential disapproval from parents for staying too long.
Won't like it if I stay too long
Highlighting the need to respect parental concerns about the duration of the visit.
Well, a kissing darling and I'll be going
Indicating a farewell kiss before departing.
You know I hate to go
Expressing reluctance to leave the sweetheart.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Repeating the farewell sentiment and emphasizing the necessity to go.
Well, it's time to go
Stating the inevitability of departure once again.
Goodnight, sweetheart
Reiterating the sentiment of saying goodnight.
Well, it's time to go
Emphasizing the need to leave despite the emotional challenge.
I hate to leave you, I really must say
Expressing reluctance to leave, acknowledging the emotional difficulty.
Oh, goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
Concluding with a final affectionate bid of goodnight.
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