I thought she had to have it Since the first time she came Who knows the situation Mysteries do remain And now I wonder why I breakdown when I cry Is it something I said Or is it just a lie (is it just a lie) I try so hard to love you Some things take Time and shame I think the whole world Of you Your thoughts of me remain I'll play the fool for you I'll change the rules for you Just say it and I'll do Just make this thing come true (make a dream come true) If I let her get away Though I'm begging On my knees I'll be crying everyday Knowing the girl That got away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I tried to mastermind it By saying let it be But every time I did it The hurt came back at me I told you that I need you A thousand times and why I played the fool for you And still you said goodbye (still you said goodbye) If I let her get away Then the world will Have to see A fool who lives alone And the fool who Set you free I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I've got the feelin' Can't let go Can't let go I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away