All that I need is just a piece of paper Say a few lines, make up my mind So she can read it later, when I'm gone Elisa, goodbye, Elisa All that I need is just a quiet corner Bring to the light, things I must write Got to get it over with, choose Elisa, goodbye, Elisa The song that I sing The times I've tried to hide it I'm sorry to say, I'm going away That's what I've decided on I've tried Elisa, goodbye, Elisa Goodbye, Elisa Elisa, goodbye Elisa, goodbye