The time has come, you`re really leavin`
You always told me that you wanted to
I guess I never thought it would happen
I guess I never really wanted it to
The world is callin` you and you must answer
But you can take me with you in your dreams, and
If you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I`ll be waiting for you
Your sister told me you were working
At some office out in Tinseltown
But don`t forget about those who love you
They`ll be there for you if you get down
I believe in you in all you after
I hope you end up where you wanna be
If you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I`ll be waiting for you
Thirty years now have gone by quickly
I still think of you from time to time
My wife died early, I`ve got children
I`m happy and my health is fine
I often wondered if you found your freedom
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone
If you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I`ll be waiting for you
I`ll be waiting for you
I`ll be waiting for you