couldn't i just tell you

keep your head and everything will be cool

you didn't have to make me feel like a fool

when i tried to say i feel the way that i do

i want to talk with you

and make it loud and clear

though you don't care to hear

but couldn't i just tell you the way i feel?

i can't keep it bottled up inside

and could we pretend that it's no big deal

and there's really nothing left to hide?

something sure doesn't seem right to me

when you can turn your back whenever you please

and you stroll away and calmly bid me adieu

why can't i talk with you

and put it in your ear

though you don't care to hear

but couldn't i just tell you the way i feel?

i can't keep it bottled up inside

and could we pretend that it's no big deal

and there's really nothing left to hide?

why don't you lend me an ear

you got no reason to fear

i'll make it perfectly clear

i love you

i don't come whining with my heart on my sleeve

i'm not a coward

if that's what you believe

and i'm not afraid but not ashamed if it's true

i got to talk with you

and then i'll make it clear

make it clear

make it clear

couldn't i just tell you the way i feel

i can't keep it bottled up inside

and could we pretend that it's no big deal

and there's really nothing left to hide