From the recording Next
Lyrics
IF I DON'T SAY ONE MORE WORD
Words and Music by James Keith Norman
VERSE #1:
I could tell you lies
that would soothe your heart;
hide behind a lover’s disguise,
still play a familiar part.
I could say loving you
is still something I can do.
I could tell you lies.
VERSE #2:
I could talk make-believe;
I could say that nothing’s changed,
persuade you that being deceived
doesn’t feel like a beating with chains.
I could even pretend
I have not lost my best friend.
CHORUS:
But if I don’t say one more word,
if I don’t stay for one more hurt.
if I just turn around and go
I know
I’ll be fine
in time.
If I don’t say one more word.
VERSE #3:
I could tell the truth,
that you’ve almost broken me.
And I could swear to you
I’m adrift on an angry sea.
Easily, I could confess
till now I have felt blessed.
CHORUS.
BRIDGE:
If I don’t leave you now
I’ll start saying all I should forget,
then let hope slip out,
trust you again,
live and love to regret.
CHORUS:
But if I don’t say one more word,
if I don’t stay for one more hurt.
if I just turn around and go
I know
I’ll be fine
Yes, I know
I’ll be fine
in time.
If I don’t say one more word.
Copyright © 2015 and (P) 2017 James Keith Norman. (SOCAN and SOCAN RR)