I saw her today, I saw her face

It was a face I loved and I knew

I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray

That there'd come a day

And still it begins, needles and pins

Because of all my pride

The tears I've got to hide



Oh, I thought I was smart

I'll hold her heart

And I didn't think I'd do

But know I see

She's worse to him than me

Let her go ahead, and take his love instead

And one day she will see



Just how to say please

And get down on her knees

Yeah that's how it begins

She'll feel those needles and pins

I know, I know



Why can't I stop and tell myself I'm wrong

I'm wrong, so wrong

Why can't I stand up

And tell myself I'm strong?



Because I saw her today, I saw her face

It was a face I loved and I knew

I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray

That there'd come a day

And still it begins, needles and pins

Because of all my pride

The tears I've gotta hide

Oh needles and pins

Needles and pins

Needles and pins