I can't take you back, no, no, my heart says no
Though I'll always, always love you, always love you so
I can't take you back, there's nothing to talk over
Loving you can't tug my mind, but now I'm thinking sober
And I'm leaving you, no matter what you do
Tell me, did you think that you could break my heart forever?
That my love for you would never let me leave you?
I guess you just forgot that even fools will learn
When they play with fire and get their fingers burned
No need holding on, cause I'm sorry I can't take you back
You can't change my mind, this time I'm leaving you and heartache far behind
I can't take you back, my bags are at the station
And this ticket in my hand has a one-way destination
Yes, I'm leaving you, no matter what you do
Maybe I'll miss you though I find a new romance
But my aching heart says that I've got to take the chance
I can't stand no more, I've got to draw the line
Just too many heartaches for this heart of mine
I've got to break away, but my poor heart says
My love has been misused until I just must refuse
Darling, I can't take you back
Oh no, no, my heart says no
Though I've always, always loved you, always loved you so
Oh, I can't take you back
There's nothing to talk over
Loving you has dug my mind, but now I'm thinking sober
Oh, I can't take you back
You can't change my mind, this time I'm leaving you and heartache far behind