[Verse 1]
Dave, don't you understand
That all her tears, no, they are not for me
Or for all the years that I've stood by her side
Lord knows I've tried
No, not even one of those tears
For me she cries

[Verse 2]
No, I am not perfect, not even close
No, I'm not the one that her heart choose
And I haven't been in love
I needed love, you will never be alone
For you have my love enough
To hold back the fires
That rage that burn you placed
Our trust upon a pile

[Chorus]
Let it be known
That I was always on your side
Let it be known
That you were always on my mind

[Outro]
I won't be coming home tonight
I won't be coming home
I won't be coming home tonight
I won't be coming home
I won't be coming home tonight
I won't be coming home
I won't be coming home tonight
I won't be coming home