Hey Jenny, it's been a week, I know you just met me
But I like bein' your friend already so tell me
What're we doing today?
Jenny, don't ya think it's always gonna be this way?

Hey Jack, as a matter of fact
It's a quick trip to school and a long ride back
I think you and I can ride bikes all day and night
My folks said if I don't rush home that's fine

Hey Jenny, I'll be outside when you're ready
I know things at home are so heavy
Why do your folks talk you so loud?
Jenny, don't ya think we oughta run away right now?

Hey Jack, as a matter of fact
My train leaves tomorrow and my bags are packed
I told you I'd leave the day that we graduate
Jackie tell me one more time what you always say

I cannot give you anything
But everything I have
Even if it breaks my heart in half
And I know you love me loads
But if you tell me so
Just once
I would tell you what
That would be enough for me
That would be enough for me

Hey Jenny, I can't believe it's been a year already
I've been saving up pennies
I hear the drive out west ain't far
Anywhere I gotta go just to be where you are

Hey Jack, as a matter of fact
I'm sorry that it took me so long to write back
I'm living with somebody, but Jackie he don't treat me great
When it gets late I remember how you used to say

I cannot give you anything
But everything I have
Even if it breaks my heart in half
And I know you love me loads
But if you tell me so
Just once
I would tell you what
That would be enough for me
That would be enough for me

There's a knock on the door in the morning
Jenny sent no letter, no warning
Just her bags in her hands in the pouring rain
Jackie lets her inside and they're quiet
They can't find the words but they're trying
Her bags fall to the floor and she hears him say
"Jenny don't you think it's always gonna be this way? "