(Dolly Parton)



Our love affair is bitter sweet

Insecure and incomplete

And I've often wondered why your leaving's been so long delayed

It's all become so complicated

Maybe you feel obligated

And out of simpathy for me you stay

But I had rather live alone

Than live with someone who doesn't love me

And I'd rather have you go than stay

And put me down a thinkin' you're above me

Our love affair is so wound up

It's best that we unwind

And if you don't love me, leave me

And don't let it trouble your mind



You've waited much too long to leave afraid of how I'd take it

And I'm deeply touched by your concern but I think I can make it

It won't be easy for a while but I'll forget in time

And if you don't love me, leave me and don't let it trouble your mind



I had rather live alone

Than live with someone who doesn't love me

And I'd rather have you go than stay

And put me down a-thinkin' you're above me

Our love affair is so wound up

It's best that we unwind

And if you don't love me, leave me

And don't let it trouble your mind