You read me a chapter of storybook, love
When the night was a blanket around us
I think we both knew that the dream would dissolve
When the cold light of morning had found us

You have what you need and it isn't from me
And it hurts, but it's not a surprise
The sweetest of words in our storybook, love
Are the sweetest of storybook lies

You read me a chapter of storybook, love
My hope overcame my suspicion
You spoke of ideals and you made it seem real
I suppose we both knew it was fiction

'Cause you have what you need and it isn't from me
And it hurts, but it's not a surprise
The sweetest of words in our storybook, love
Are the sweetest of storybook lies

You read me a chapter of storybook, love
We spoke of the union that bound us
Each time we're together, that story seems real
When we left, those deep waters surround us

But you have what you need and it isn't from me
And it hurts, but I'm not that surprised
The sweetest of words in our storybook, love
Are the sweetest of storybook lies

'Cause you have what you need and it isn't from me
And it hurts, but it's not a surprise
The sweetest of words in our storybook, love
Are the sweetest of storybook lies

The sweetest of storybook lies