It hurts me not to want her
It hurts to say goodbye
And worse, I know she's gonna cry

She gave so much to me
And loved so faithfully
How can I tell her it's over?

How can I say I won't miss her
Or even shed a tear
I wish that I could disappear

Cause any words I choose
Won't help her take the news
How can I tell her it's over?

Not long ago I had so much to say
And today I can't find a way to start
Cause I just know that no words can be spoken
To keep her heart from being broken

I know she's gonna wonder
Why it must end this way
And though she'll understand someday
Right now she'll feel the pain
So help me to explain
How can I tell her it's over?
How can I tell her it's through?
Oh, how can I tell her I'm in love with you?