I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love Lyrics - Singles - Carole Bayer Sager

(Carole Bayer Sager/Peter Allen) 

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 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