I'll try to explain to friends, dear
 The reason we two are apart
 I know what to tell our friends, dear
 But what can I tell my heart?

 It's easy to say to strangers
 That we played the game from the start
 It's easy to lie to stranger
 But why tell a lie to your heart?

 When I smile to hide all the tears inside
 What an ache it will bring
 Then I'll wander home to a telephone
 That forgot how to ring

 I could say you'll soon be back, dear
 To fool the whole town may be smart
 I'll tell them you'll soon be back, dear
 But what can I tell my heart?

 When I smile to hide all the tears inside
 What an ache it will bring
 Then I'll wander home to a telephone
 That forgot how to ring

 I could say you'll soon be back, dear
 To fool the whole town may be smart
 I'll tell them you'll soon be back, dear
 But what can I tell my heart?

 Oh, what will I tell my heart?