Won't do no good to hold no seance 
What's gone is gone and you can't bring it back around 
Won't do no good to hold no searchlight 
You can't illuminate what time has anchored down 

Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone away) 

Won't do no good to sing no love song 
No sound could simulate the presence of a man 
Won't do no good asking no questions 
Your divination should acquaint You with the plan 

Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone away) 

My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me 
Like the carrion of a murdered prey 
And all I want is to save you, honey 
Or the strength to walk away 

Won't do no good to go no distance 
The space between us is as boundless as the dark 
Won't do no good to throw no fist, babe 
You can't intimidate me back into your arms 

Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone a-) 
Oh, Honey (I've gone away) 

My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me 
Like the carrion of a murdered prey 
And all I want is to save you, honey 
Or the strength to walk away 

My feel for you, boy, is decaying in front of me 
Like the carrion of a murdered prey 
And all I want is to save you, honey 
Or the strength to walk away