I Don't Wanna Be That Strong Lyrics - Patty Loveless

Almost nothing shakes me. 

I'll admit tonight I'm scared, scared to death. 

All this talk of leavin', 

Walkin' away from love we've shared takes my breath. 

I could find the strength within myself. 

But I don't wanna be that strong. 

I don't wanna know that feeling, 

Of barely hangin on while my broken heart is healing. 

I know the hands of time would hold me until all the hurt is gone. 

I could make it on my own, 

But I don't wanna be that strong. 

I could hold my head up. 

I could keep the tears inside for a while. 

Fill the anxious days. 

Somehow face the lonely nights for a while. 

When I need to I could even force a smile. 

But I don't wanna be that srong. 

I don't wanna know that feeling, 

Of barely hanging on while my broken heart is healing. 

I know the hands of time would hold me until all my hurt is gone. 

I could make it on my own, 

But I don't wanna be that strong.