Intro (quick succession from ) verse 1 I'm a local man Can you tell me how I can Can I touch you please I have been blessed But I've been told to rest I'll call if you let me If I have to go, I'm not taking you along I'm riding out the waves and testing out the hurdles So long my love, this is goodbye, so long This is good-bye (basically the third time) Instrumental verse 2 I'm a restless man Can you tell me how I can Can I touch you please I have been blessed the doctor told me to rest but I'll be here if you need, I'll be here if you need... If I have to go, I'm not taking you along I'm riding out the waves and testing out the hurdles So long my love, this is goodbye, so long This is good-bye Middle 8 I can't decide if she really loves me I can't decide if she really loves me I can't be sure if she really loves me I can't decide if she really loves me Instrumental verse 3 My forehead met the pavement But I've started to come round I've been cut, spat out and hollowed This time I'll stay down If I have to go, I'm not taking you along I'm riding out the waves and testing out the hurdles So long my love, this is goodbye, so long This is good-bye