run the engines up high

standing in this airport waiting all alone

listening to the falling raindrops playing a lonely song

i didn't want to leave that girl

but i couldn't stay

but when the feeling's gone

you know it's gotta end just this way

run the engines up high

get her ready to fly

take me up and away

gonna find some better days

run the engines up high

get her ready to fly

leaving yesterday's sorrow

gonna chase tomorrow

when i step up on board this plane

i'll never look behind

i'll close my eyes and let the whining engines ease my mind

i may get off in dallas

or go on to l.a. but anyway

i've got some time to think a while along the way

run the engines up high

get her ready to fly

leaving yesterday's sorrow

i'm gonna chase tomorrow

run the engines up high

get her ready to fly

take me up and away i'm gonna find some better days.