I'd rather leave while I'm in love While I still believe Meaning of the word I keep my dreams and just pretend That you and I were never meant to end Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine And somebody's heart gets broken Usually it's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again And you and I Can't say goodbye So if you wake and find me gone Hey babe, just carry on You see I need my fantasy I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine Somebody's heart gets broken, usually it's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again And you and I can't say goodbye So if you wake and find me gone Hey babe, just carry on You see I need my fantasy I still believe It's best to leave while I'm in love I'd rather leave while I'm in love