Before the snow flies and summer dies the wildbirds fly away

Before the winter falls the spirit calls and warns 'em not to stay

And this morning something's warning me our love affair is through

So I believe before you leave I'd best be leaving you

Well I don't know when I started feeling restless

But something that I hear ain't ringing true

Can't explain this crazy feeling but it's cut my whole world reeling

I believe I'd best be leaving you

Before the snow flies...

[ guitar ]

Well I don't know if you'll ever understand me

But it won't make much difference if you do

Feelings that I can't ignore telling me just what's in store

And I believe I'd best be leaving you

Before the snow flies...