Well it took a long time but you've finally worn out your smile 
That's when I knew it  [bad word] outta bar a time? 
You always used to say that you could learn a lot through wasting time 
And that if you look hard 
You'll see yourself in your lovers eyes 

Your time is near it won't be long 
You've got to go when you're called upon 
No light of day no sight of dawn 
Don't turn around just walk right on 

You came riding into town with a black and white five and ten 
Said I'll be your captain 
And take you back home again 
It's your third time around but you know I'll get a second wind 
But if we ever get there they'll be no one there to let us in 

Your time is near it won't be long 
You've got to go when you're called upon 
You caught me dancing in the street last night 
You walked right past me into the light 

Packed up my souvenirs, tied my shoes, and sold my car 
Yes I should have known it 
I'd never get very far 
Ever since we've met you've been a hungry and a restless child 
You're just like your father 
You know he's got a poison mind 

Your time is near it won't be long 
You've got to go when you're called upon 
You said you and me we'd never will pretend 
But my broken soul is never gonna mend