I'll try to explain to friends, dear
The reason we two are apart,
I know what to tell our friends, dear,
But what will I tell my heart?
It's easy to say to strangers
That we played a game from the start.
It's easy to lie to strangers,
But what will I tell my heart?
When I smile to hide all the tears inside
What an ache it would bring.
Then I'd wander home to a telephone
That forgot how to ring.
I could say you'll soon be back, dear,
To fool the whole town may be smart,
I'll tell them you'll soon be back, dear,
But what will I tell my heart?