I Don't Want You To Leave Lyrics

You tied the rope around your heart

But you can't help that it still falls apart

But you're content to play the part

You're hoping for the ending from the start

I don't want you to leave

But I can understand

That heaven seems so far

And hell is close at hand

But you don't have to leave

To find a greener land

So sit awhile with me

Until you find the strength to stand

I saw when you poured out your pain

And washed your hands to hide the crimson stain

And I held you in the pouring rain

When you thought you would never find your strength

I don't want you to leave

But I can understand

That heaven seems so far

And hell is close at hand

But you don't have to leave

To find a greener land

So sit awhile with me

Until you find the strength to stand

I know your heart can barely beat

Your weary eyes too weak to see

Your lungs can't find the air to breathe

But leaving here won't fix a thing

So cling on to the side of me

Find your rest beneath my wing

Lean into the mystery

That makes it worth it not to leave

I don't want you to leave

But I can understand

That heaven seems so far

And hell is close at hand

But you don't have to leave

To find a greener land

So sit awhile with me

Until you find the strength to stand