A F I've tried to mend A G The love that ended A G F Long ago although we still pretend A Dm Our love is surely coming to an end A E4 E Don't waste the time you've got to love again A F We tried to lie A G But you and I A G F Know better than to let each other lie A Dm The thought of lying to you makes me cry A E4 E Counting up the time that's passed us by F G C Am C F I've sent this letter hoping it will reach your hand F G C Am C F And if it does I hope that you will understand G A F That I must leave in a while A G And though I smile A G F You know the smile is only there to hide A Dm What I'm really feeling deep inside A E4 E Just a face where I can hang my pride Goodbye Goodbye We'll talk of places that we went And times that we have spent Together penniless and free You'll see the day another way