The Teardrop

(Set to music)

The lone teardrop travels South
From the corner of my eye--
And past my mouth
But I won't let you see it go
Will shield it from watchers
As it flows--
On its journey

There's a river of tears behind these eyes
And sometimes they shine
But they don't cry
'Cause I won't let you near to see
Just what lovin' you
Does to me
I'll conceal this lone teardrop--
From you

How long will this dam hold?
Sometimes I fear it'll burst
And tears will flow
Then I swallow hard and take a breath
Turn my head and hold my chest
And hide that little teardrop--
As it goes

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