I Can't Write That Lyrics - Singles - Jeff Bates

I make my living with paper and pencil, and an old guitar 

I use melody and words that rhyme to tug at other's hearts 

But mine is still too tender, to put her on a page 

'Cause I'd have to remember the day she went away 

I can't write that, I'd have to sing it 

And if I sung it, I'd have to live it 

And if I lived it, it would kill me 

'Cause she ain't ever comin' back 

And that's too sad, I can't write that 

I know memories last forever whenever you put 'em in a song 

But I can't take the chance that this one would be a big one 

And they'd play it on and on, 'cause when it comes to her love 

I get choked up and break down, these feelings are just to much 

To share with you right now 

And I can't write that, I'd have to sing it 

And if I sung it, I'd have to live it 

And if I lived it, it would kill me 

'Cause she ain't ever comin' back 

And that's so sad, I can't write that