It's hard to leave you all behind Those loving smiles so sweet and kind I love you all, you're part of me With you I leave the heart of me It's hard to go, but now's the time With loving arms I intertwine There will be times I miss you so It's hard to leave, but I must go I won't look back along the way It only makes me want to stay With every step I'm sure I'll find A different loved one on my mind Without my friends here by my side My destiny will be my guide There will be times I miss you so It's hard to leave, but I must go It's hard to leave the ones you love Though other stars may shine above But I can hope within my song That after all it won't be long But it is now I feel the pain I may not see you all again There will be times I miss you so It's hard to leave but I must go It's hard to leave but I must go