It's A Shame To Say Goodbye - Jan & Dean

It’s funny how simple it started

You were standing alone on the sand

I walked slowly up to you and casually reached for your hand

I took your hand in mine

Even before you knew my name

It was such a beautiful beginning

That’s why parting is such a shame

It’s a shame to say goodbye

When we’ve barely said hello

It’s a shame to see you cry when I could have loved you so

How sad I am that I’m leaving you behind

You know all I fear

Is you’re not near, little one

Our wonderful summer is over

And I’ve got to be going my way

So lets make love just one more time

Before the sky turns grey

It’s a shame to say goodbye

When we’ve barely said hello

It’s a shame to see you cry

When I could have loved you so