I saw her today, I saw her face

It was a face I love

And I knew I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray that they go away

Still it begins

Needles and pins

Because of all my pride

The tears I gotta hide

Oh! I thought I was smart

I stole her heart

Didn't think I do

But now I see

She's worse to him than me

Let her go ahead

Take his love instead

And one day she will see just how to save me

And get down on her knees

That's how it begins

She'll feel those needles and pins - oh, no - oh, no

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 love

And I knew I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray that they go away

Still it begins

Needles and pins

Because of all my pride

The tears I gotta hide

Hey! Needles and pins

Needles and pins

Needles and pins