I get up and nudge you
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I pull the sheet up over you
I'm afraid you'll be cold
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My hand strokes your hair
Almost in spite of myself
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But you turn your back on me
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So I get dressed really fast
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I drink my coffee alone
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Silently I leave the house
Everything's gray outside
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I'm cold, I lift my collar
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I'll play pretend
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And then the day will go
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I'll go to bed alone
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My tears, I'll hide them
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I'll play pretend