Whole Lot of Leavin' (Clear Channel Stripped)

[Verse 1: Jon Bon Jovi]

Pretty cold for late September

Autumn wind's been creepin' in

The summer sun packed up, it's long gone

There's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on, yeah

[Verse 2: Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora]

I bet it's warm in California

I think it's time to hit the road

I just might call that band of gypsies

Go searching for our pot of gold

[Refrain: Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora]

Seems like, lately, there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi]

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine

I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time

Where I could find a reason to be strong

Seems like, lately, there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

[Verse 3: Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora]

Draw the windows, close the curtains

You ain't the only one here hurtin'

No one's right, no one's wrong

Lately, there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi]

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine

I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time

Where I can find a reason to be strong

Seems like, lately, there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

Hey, hey, hey

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge: Jon Bon Jovi]

You used to live to say you loved me

Now you got one foot of the door

It's then you turn around and ask me

"Do we got it anymore?"

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi]

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine

I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time

Where I could find a reason to be strong

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine

Yeah, I walk the line, you'll never hear me say goodbye

So, pretty baby, please be strong

Seems like, lately, there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

[Outro: Jon Bon Jovi]

Uh-huh

Uh-huh

I'll come back for you, baby