[Verse 1]
It was Friday night and both of us were lonely
We seemed to meet as lonely people do
To fill that empty space till Monday morning
I never meant to fall in love with you

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Came right out and told me 'bout your wife back home in Houston
You were just in town on business, you never tried to lead me on
Time had seemed just fine to simply love you for the moment
Heaven help me, time ran out, now the moment's gone

[Chorus]
Silver wings and golden rings are taking you today
And I'll be dying on the ground while you are flying away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinning on and on
While the only love I've ever known is gone

[Verse 2]
And you made me feel like I was something special
The way no other man ever done
And I knew last night would have to last forever
There's just no way of holding back the sun

[Pre-Chorus 2]
And now I guess it's time for me to drive you to the airport
To hold back all my tears and tell you it's been nice
If you come back to town again, know I'd love to see you
Remember I'm not strong enough to let go of you twice
[Chorus]
Silver wings and golden rings are taking you today
And I'll be dying on the ground while you are flying away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinning on and on
And while the only love I've ever known is gone

[Outro]
Silver wings and golden rings are taking you today
And I'll be dying on the ground while you are flying away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinning on and on
While the only love I've ever known is gone