How Far Does A Goodbye Go

She said she was headed over to see her mama To try to clear her head, she needed a little time Said, "We could talk more about it later if you wanna" Walked out the door, swore everything was gonna be alright But it's been four days and three nights of whiskey And I ain't heard a word from her, and that's what gets me So tell me, how far does a goodbye go? Is it down to a corner bar or outta town in a getaway car? If it's on a map, this cowboy's gotta know Is it a couple miles away comin' up the road or on a midnight train on a runaway track? How far does a goodbye go 'til it don't come back? I might've been alright if I'd seen her leavin', comin' (leavin', comin') Instead of sittin' here, strikin' up another front porch Marlboro Light (strikin' up another Marlboro Light) Is she big sky, fast lane gone, got the horses running? Looks like I'm on the wrong side of ridin' off into the sunset this time Tell me, how far does a goodbye go? Is it down to a corner bar or outta town in a getaway car? If it's on a map, this cowboy's gotta know Is it a couple miles away comin' up the road or on a midnight train on a runaway track? How far does a goodbye go 'til it don't come back? 'Til it don't come back It's been four days and three nights of whiskey But I ain't heard a word from her, and that's what gets me So tell me, how far does a goodbye go? Is it a couple miles away comin' up the road or on a midnight train on a runaway track? How far does a goodbye go 'til it don't come back? 'Til it don't come back