[Verse 1]
If you ever see me staring at birds flying south
And you call my name and I don't answer
If you ever catch me searching through the closet in the hall
For that old beat-up decal-covered suitcase

[Pre-Chorus]
If my walks take me farther from the house every day
And at night, my mind is a million miles away

[Chorus]
Take me in your arms
And baby, hold me strong
'cause your loving takes the leaving
Yes, your loving takes the leaving
Out of me

[Verse 2]
When the autumn leaves start falling and swirling through the streets
And you feel a lonеly wind in our room
And you look into my eyes and see the distant plеading wink
Of a dream I was chasing when I met you

[Pre-Chorus]
Nothing's changed, I still love you just as much as before
But if you wake up some night and I'm heading for the door
[Chorus]
Take me in your arms
And baby, hold me strong
'cause your loving takes the leaving
Yes, your loving takes the leaving
Out of me

[Outro]
Yes, your loving takes the leaving
Yes, your loving takes the leaving
Out of me