I imagine your presence is near
I open my eyes and see you’re not there
I wish I could hold you and say we’ll be ok 
But it’s gone too far
Remember the first day we met
I made you a promise you’d never regret
Now all that you are is all that I am 
It’s such a shame 

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Well I’ve tried so many times 
But I just can’t understand 
Before you go, let me know 
Here I stand 

Sometimes things aren’t what they seem 
We say things in anger we don’t really mean 
Act without thinking it’s not really me 
Deep inside...
Believe me ‘cause I never would 
Do anything to try to hurt you 
But I guess it means nothing you’re going away 
It’s just too late 

[Chorus]

Well I’ve cried so many tears 
And you need to understand 
Before you go let me know 
Here I stand 

Arms open I know I’ve done wrong 
Forgive me, don’t leave me here alone (I’m all alone...)
Here I stand 

[Chorus]

Well I’ve tried so many times and you need to understand 
Before you go, let me know 
Before you go, let me know
Before you go, let me know 
Here I stand...