I just wanted to lay down and die
 You don't know the pain that I feel inside
 Could this be a dream or is it real tonight
 Tell me why  oh why

 It hurts inside  for real  a lie
 Can you tell me what went wrong with our love
 We laughed  we cried
 Through battles  we survived
 Our love was sure as the stars above
 Oh  tell me why

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 You said we'd be together forever
 They say true love never dies
 You said that I was all you needed
 Why did we have to say goodbye
 The situation is killing me
 But you had to step out on me
 With another man, I don't understand
 I saw you holding his hand

 Repeat 1

 I remember the first time that I laid eyes on you
 You were the only one for me, I thought I knew
 Now my heart is filled with pain
 Cuz our love was in vain
 Tell me why, oh why, please tell me why

 Repeat 1

 2 - I need to know, please tell me
 Why did you have to leave me
 I need your love, please tell me
 Baby tell me

 Repeat 2 while:
 I need to know right now
 Won't you tell me
 Can I testify right now

 Girl I used to do the things you wanted me to do
 I cooked your breakfast, I rubbed your back
 But you had to step out on me

 And with another man
 Why did you do this to me
 Please tell me, please tell me

 I deserve better than this
 Won't you tell me
 What did I do wrong
 Oh, tell me why why why
 I get lonely without you baby