If it's really gotta be this way I can take it, I know I'll just carry on day to day Until I make it on my own I'll cry, but I'll get by I'll forgive you girl, by and by And I'll forget you someday If it's really gotta be this way If this is what you think you need Then go ahead girl and do it It doesn't make a lot of sense to me But if it's what you want, I'll live through it I'll cry, but I'll get by I'll forgive you girl, by and by And I'll forget you someday If it's really gotta be this way In my heart there'll always be a place for you In my heart I will always believe We could've made it, you and me I'll cry, but I'll get by I'll forgive you girl, by and by And I'll forget you someday If it's really gotta be this way Ooh, this way I'll forget you someday If it's really gotta be this way