[Verse 1]
There's something in the air
A feeling of danger
I've seen that look before
The face of a stranger
There's something wrong with you
I know I see it in your eyes
Believe me when I say (Believe me when I say)
It's gonna be okay (It's gonna be okay)

[Verse 2]
I told you from the start
I won't be demanding
If you have a change of heart
I'll be understanding
I only know just where we stand
Or where I lie
Believe me when I say (Believe me when I say)
We'll work it out some way

[Chorus]
I'll never try to hold you back
I wouldn't try controlling you
If it's what you want
It's what I want
I want what's best for you
And if there's something else
That you're looking for
I'll be the first to help you try
Believe me when I say
It's hard to say goodbye
[Verse 3]
I can tell by the way you lay
Your head on my shoulder
Your hand is cold as ice
Your heart's even colder

[Verse 4]
It's tearing me up inside to think
No matter how hard I try
You may still walk away
No matter what I do or say

[Chorus]
I'll never try to hold you back
I wouldn't try controlling you
If it's what you want
It's what I want
I want what's best for you
And if there's something else
That you're looking for
I'll be the first to help you try
Believe me when I say
It's hard to say goodbye
If it's what you want
It's what I want
I want what's best for you
And if there's something else
That you're looking for
I'll be the first to help you try
Believe me when I say
It's hard to say goodbye
It's hard to say goodbye
I'll never try to hold you back
I wouldn't try controlling you
If it's what you want
It's what I want
I want what's best for you
And if there's something else
That you're looking for
I'll be the first to help you try
Believe me when I say
It's hard to say goodbye