Lyrics

(Dolly Parton)  
Our love affair is bitter sweet  
Insecure and incomplete  
And I've often wondered why your leaving's been so long delayed  
It's all become so complicated  
Maybe you feel obligated  
And out of simpathy for me you stay  
But I had rather live alone  
Than live with someone who doesn't love me  
And I'd rather have you go than stay  
And put me down a thinkin' you're above me  
Our love affair is so wound up  
It's best that we unwind  
And if you don't love me, leave me  
And don't let it trouble your mind  
You've waited much too long to leave afraid of how I'd take it  
And I'm deeply touched by your concern but I think I can make it  
It won't be easy for a while but I'll forget in time  
And if you don't love me, leave me and don't let it trouble your mind  
I had rather live alone  
Than live with someone who doesn't love me  
And I'd rather have you go than stay  
And put me down a-thinkin' you're above me  
Our love affair is so wound up  
It's best that we unwind  
And if you don't love me, leave me  
And don't let it trouble your mind  

Song details

Artist: Dolly Parton