[Verse 1]
I thought I'd give it up for good
'Cause none of my actions are understood
And I thought I'd really leave
And me coming back's something you'd never perceive
And I thought I'd make it;
Yes, I really thought I'd make it
Up until you smiled, you didn't rile me

[Refrain]
Now I'm running back
Running, running back

[Verse 2]
I saw a vision of a love long deceased
And a chilly wind coming from East
I know I can say I did my best
But there were no more warm winds from the West
Still I thought I'd make it;
Yes, I really thought I'd make it
Up until you smiled, you didn't rile me

[Refrain]
Now I'm running back
Running, running back
[Instrumental Break]
[Flute Solo]

[Verse 3]
I thought you'd never be missed
And I really believed we'd never share another kiss
And I thought for the last time I'd touched your hand
But your love draws me back like a quicksand
Still I thought I'd make it;
Yes, I really thought I'd make it
Up until you smiled, you didn't rile me

[Refrain]
Now I'm running back
Running, running back

[Outro]
I'm running back
I'm running, running back
And I'm coming, yes, home
I'm coming home