Just before the lights went out

We sat up and talked about

All the things that we would be

I just wanted him to be with me



But he had a mind of his own

And he did not mind being alone

Left me there in our little world

Left me there like a little girl



He said, "Don't get hung up;

Hang ups will get you down"

He said, "Don't look back;

Look up and then look around"



Around that time I was feeling high

Like I never had to try

To kick myself up out of bed

Kick these worries out of my head



He said, "It's better this way;

One day you'll understand"

He said, "I'm leaving today"

And he let go of my hand



I know that I'll never see him again

Not the way the same way that I saw him then

I know that when I get back on my feet

I will walk away from misery



What do you say when it's all been said

How do you feel when it's all been felt

Where do you go when it's all gone

And you don't care enough to carry on



I say close your eyes

Look down deep inside

Someone is there for you

Someone who cares for you



I know it's easier to say than do

Easier to look away than see it through

I know it's easier to think than feel

Easier to make it up than make it real



Oh it's hard to love, oh it's hard not to love

Oh it's hard to love, oh it's hard not to love

Oh now, take me there, don't leave me here

Oh now, take me there, don't leave me here

Oh now, take me on, don't disappear