[Verse 1]
I sit alone and try so hard to write this note to you
To tell you that I'm alright, there's nothing you can do
I'll beg you not to feel so bad 'cause I'm quite strong, you know
And then I'll say I realise I have to let you go
[Verse 2]
I won't mention I'm so lonely I sit all day and sigh
And through each long, long night, I hold my pillow close and cry
These words may not be written, but there are many signs
So when you get this letter, dear, please read between the lines
[Verse 3]
I write that time will surely mend this broken heart of mine
That I am feeling better—in fact, I'm doing fine
I'll promise to forget the love that once we used to share
And then I'll wish you lots of luck in your new love affair
[Verse 4]
I won't say that when you left me, my heart just broke in two
That I feel more like dying than living without you
So if you want your freedom to break the tie that binds
Then read this letter carefully, don't read between the lines
[Verse 5]
My note will say you're free to go and I will be okay
I hope that you'll be happy and I won't stand in your way
It won't tell how I'm hurting or that my heart still pines
But you will see it clearly if you read between the lines
[Outro]
Yes, you will see it clearly if you read between the lines