But I Can't Let You Go - Meredith Edwards, David Nail

I can say that we are through

And I will almost mean it

But simple words just can’t undo

All the ties between us

Part of me will hang on

Long after you’re gone

Though it’s the right thing

For you, I know

I can watch you leave

But I can’t let you go

I will be your friend

And I will dry your tears

Though I won’t be the one you give

Your love to through the years

And I will do my best

Not to let you know

That I can watch you leave

But I can’t let you go

I will smile and say I’m fine

(I'm fine)

Anytime you ask me

I wish for you a love like mine

One that makes you happy

You’ll always own every part

Of this broken heart

Though I would die 'fore I’d let it show

I can watch you leave

But I can’t let you go

Bridge:

And I will do my best

Not to let you know

That I can watch you leave (I can watch you leave)

But I can’t let you go

Can’t let you, can’t let you

Can’t let you go (X 2)