(nanci griffith/tom russell)

I dont want to be standing here
With this ticket for this outbound plane
cause Ive been here before
But somehow it doesnt feel the same
Talk is cheap, so we could talk all night long
We may never figure out just where our love went wrong

Chorus:
I dont wanna be standin here
And I dont wanna be talkin here
And I dont really care whos to blame
cause if love wont fly on its own free will
Its gonna catch that outbound plane

The old folks say loves not forever anymore
Because these young people walk away
From love alone, to pace the floor
Young or old I say that love is still the same
And you may walk away from love
But youll fall head and heel again

(repeat chorus)

Two lonely hearts in this aiport knowing
Neither cares where that other heart is going
But if love wont fly on its own free will
Its gonna catch that outbound plane

Hat crown youre wearin
Is just your halo turned upside down
Where is the laughter we once shared
Back in the lost and found
These broken wings are gonna leave me here
To stand my ground
You can have this ticket
For that lonely plane thats flyin out

(repeat chorus)