"I Just Can't Let You Say Goodbye" lyrics - WILLIE NELSON

I had not planned
On seeing you
I was afraid
Of what I'd do
But pride is strong
And here am I
And I just can't let
You say goodbye

Please, have no fear
You're in no harm
As long as you're
Here in my arms
But you can't leave
So please, don't try
I just can't let
You say goodbye

What force behind
Your evil mind
Can make your lips
Speak so unkind
To one who loves
As much as I
But I just can't let
You say goodbye

The flesh around
Your throat is pale
Indented by
My fingernails
Please, don't scream
Please, don't cry
I just can't let
You say goodbye

Your voice is still
It speaks no more
You'll never hurt
Me anymore
Death is a friend
To love and I
'Cause now you'll never say goodbye