[Intro]
Ooh, make it easy on yourself
Darling, find somebody else

[Verse 1]
I used to think that we were always gonna be in love
But I was so naive back then, I wasn't wise enough
To know there ain't nothing in this life that's guaranteed
You take your chances when you let your heart lead

[Pre-Chorus]
And heaven knows how much I wanted to keep loving you
You let me down when you said some things that were untrue
So I'm giving you up 'cause there ain't enough love in this world
To change my mind, we're out of time, the dream is over now

[Chorus]
I've got my reasons for the way that I feel
Suffered in silence when I had to conceal
My honest emotions, the truth must be revealed
Might not be right but I've just got to be real
(Got to be real)

[Verse 2]
We could go on forever, never really letting go
What's the sense in that when in our hearts we know?
(We both know)
This isn't working (No more)
We're on a dead end road (For sure)
Don't think my back can stand the weight of the load
[Pre-Chorus]
And while it's hard for me to admit we made a mistake
I can't pretend no more it's too much to take
Time for moving on, I said all I have to say
Won't live a lie, this is goodbye, the dream is over now

[Chorus]
I've got my reasons for the way that I feel
(I've got my reasons)
Suffered in silence when I had to conceal
My honest emotions, the truth must be revealed
Might not be right but I've just got to be real
(Got to be real)

[Bridge]
And as I walk away, though I'm leaving with tears and regrets
There are memories of you I will never forget
(It's time) But it's time for me to do what my heart tells me to
I have to be strong, but right or wrong, I'll always love you

[Chorus]
I've got my reasons for the way that I feel
(Said I've got my reasons for feeling this way)
Suffered in silence when I had to conceal
My honest emotions, the truth must be revealed
Might not be right but I've just got to be real
(Got to be real)
I've got my reasons for the way that I feel
(I'm telling you the truth now, baby)
Suffered in silence when I had to conceal
(I, I'm gonna love myself)
My honest emotions, the truth must be revealed
(Just a little bit more, just a little bit more)
Might not be right but I've just got to be real
(Got to be real) (I, said I, I got to move on)
[Outro]
I've got my reasons for the way that I feel
(I can't be a fool, can't live a lie)
Suffered in silence when I had to conceal
(Can't be scared, oh no)
My honest emotions, the truth must be revealed
Might not be right but I've just got to be real
(Got to be real)