Dearest darling

I had to write to say that i won't be home anymore

'cause something happened to me

While i was driving home and i'm not the same anymore



Oh, i was only twenty-four hours from tulsa

Ah, only one day away from your arms

I saw a welcoming night

And stopped to rest for the night



And that is when i saw her

As i pulled in outside of the small hotel she was there

And so i walked up to her

Asked where i could get something to eat and she showed me where



Oh, i was only twenty-four hours from tulsa

Ah, only one day away from your arms

She took me to the cafe

I asked her if she would stay

She said "o. k."



Oh, i was only twenty-four hours from tulsa

Ah, only one day away from your arms

The jukebox started to play

And nighttime turned into day



As we were dancing closely

All of a sudden i lost control as i held her charms

And i caressed her kissed her

Told her i'd die before i would let her out of my arms



Oh, i was only twenty-four hours from tulsa

Ah, only one day away from your arms

I hate to do this to you

But i love somebody new

What can i do?



And i can never, never, never

Go home again