In a diner on the edge of town
Watchin' the rain come down
Sittin' waiting for your call
They're talking 'bout me on the radio
I can't go home
Adios to old St. Paul

Should've called me three hours ago
We're losin' time
I think this waitress knows my name
When the morning paper comes
They'll be talking about the things I've done
Will you come or will you stay?
Will you steal away?

Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
I need you beside me
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
I need you right by my side
Don't you steal away

Mornin' sky and the yellow moon
They're almost gone
Oh, don't leave me here
It was on a night like this
Thought I heard your song
Did I hear you call my name
Or was I wrong?

Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
Baby, I need you beside me
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
I need you right by my side
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
Darling, I need you, I need
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
Need you by my side no matter what you do, baby, do
I need you, please don't steal
Don't you steal away

(Oh, don't steal away)
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
Don't you steal away
(Oh, don't steal away)
Don't you steal away, yeah
(Oh, don't steal away)