Well, I heard it from confidential sources   That you've been thinking 'bout losing my name   And you've been dialin' some unlisted number   At some Memphis, Tennessee exchange      Well, your plannin' on headin' down the highway   This time you're going for good   Well, honey don't think twice 'bout the pain you leave behind   Just do me one favor if you would      Don't say goodbye, just slam the door   Don't apologize, that only makes it hurt more   All your sympathy, will only make me cry   So get out, go on, get gone and don't say goodbye      Now you were hoping you could break it to me gently   You were thinkin' we could part as friends   And if I'd only try and remain civil   I'd see it your way in the end      Well, pardon me while I beg to differ   'Cause I'm the one who's gotta live with the pain   And when you're out on the town, I'll still be broke down   Don't you bother with tryin' to explain      Don't say goodbye, just slam the door   Don't apologize, that only makes it hurt more   All your sympathy, will only make me cry   So get out, go on, get gone and don't say goodbye      I don't need to have all the reasons numbered   You can save those condolences for some other guy   Baby, some other time      Don't say goodbye, just slam the door   Don't apologize, that only makes it hurt more   Baby, if you act so weak, it's gonna make me cry, cry, cry   So get out, go on, get gone and don't say goodbye      Yeah, get out, go on, get gone and don't say goodbye