One of many Sayonara songs that were influenced by James Michener's 1953 book, Sayonara. A version by Kay Cee Jones was featured in the 1970 film, M*A*S*H, as well as in the opening episode of the 1973 TV series.
The time has come for us to say sayonara My heart will always be yours for eternity I knew some time we'd have to say sayonara Please promise that you'll be returning someday to me