I Can't Write That Lyrics

I make my living with paper and pencil, and an old guitar
I use melody and words that rhyme to tug at other's hearts
But mine is still too tender, to put her on a page
'Cause I'd have to remember the day she went away

I can't write that, I'd have to sing it
And if I sung it, I'd have to live it
And if I lived it, it would kill me
'Cause she ain't ever comin' back
And that's too sad, I can't write that

I know memories last forever whenever you put 'em in a song
But I can't take the chance that this one would be a big one
And they'd play it on and on, 'cause when it comes to her love
I get choked up and break down, these feelings are just to much
To share with you right now

And I can't write that, I'd have to sing it
And if I sung it, I'd have to live it
And if I lived it, it would kill me
'Cause she ain't ever comin' back
And that's so sad, I can't write that

She ain't ever comin' back
And that's too sad, I can't write that

Jeff Bates - Leave the Light On

Apr 2006

1. Rub It In
2. No Shame
3. Hands On Man
4. Leave The Light On
5. That'll Get You Ten
6. The Woman He Walked On
7. One Second Chance
8. Good People
9. I Can't Write That
10. What I Know
11. Mama Was A Lot Like Jesus