At a quarter to midnight

She was facing the floor

Asking herself

What am I loving him for?

He's been out on the town

Six nights in a row

If this is how it's gonna be

I'd be better off alone

As she walked to her car

The night was cold and still

She thought to herself

I'll drive up to Lover's Hill

And I'll tell each and every star

How this man has done me wrong

And I'm sure they'll agree

I'd be better off alone

Better off alone

He was closing the store

As the clock was striking 12

He'd been working extra hours

He was proud of himself

To surprise her with a ring

He'd worked his fingers to the bone

He joked to his boss

I'd be better off alone

Now the road to his house

Went right by Lover's Hill

When he saw her car parked there

Well, his heart it just stood still

What could she be doing?

God I hope I'm wrong

If she's there with someone else

I'd be better off alone

Better off alone

Better off alone

He parked his car beside her

Got out and cut the lights

She rolled down her window

And looked up in surprise

When he saw that she'd been crying

He said

Babe, what's going on?

And through a tear she whispered

I'd be better off alone

Then he kissed her through the window

And wiped away her tears

Told her about his secret

And she told him about her fears

He said

We'll get your car tomorrow

Come on, I'll drive you home

The way that I am feeling

We'd be better off alone

Better off alone

Better off alone

Better off alone

Better off alone