I saw her today
I saw her face
It was the face I love 
And I knew I had to run away
And get down on my knees and pray
That they go away
And still it begins

Needles and pins
Because of all my pride
The tears I gotta hide
Oh, I thought I was smart
I stole her heart
I didn't think I'd do
But now I see
She's worth to him than me
Let her go ahead
Take his love instead
And one day she will see

Just how to say please
And get down on her knees
Oh, that's how it begins
She'll feel those needle and pins
Hurting her, hurting her

Why cannot stop and tell myself I'm wrong, I'm wrong, so wrong
Why can't I stand up and tell myself I'm strong

Because I saw her today
I saw her face
It was the face I love and I knew
I had to run away
And get down on my knees and pray
That they go away
And still it begins

Needles and pins
Because of all my pride
The tears I gotta hide
Needle and pins
Needle and pins
Needle and pins