I'd rather leave while I'm in love,
While I still believe,
The meaning of the word.
I'll 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 to 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,
And somebody's heart gets broken,
Usually it's mine.
And oh I don't want to take the chance,
Of being hurt again.
And you and won't say goodbye.

So if you wake to 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.
Oh,
I'd rather leave,
While I'm in love.

Ooooh, ooooh, oooh [etc.]