He promised he'd never do it to you, but he did
Girlfriend, let him go
He's hurt you more times than you can stand
Girlfriend, let him go
He cried before you to stay with him
Girlfriend, let him go
He's slowly letting go of your hand
Please girlfriend, let him go

He used to bring you flowers
Unannounced and by surprise
He used to talk on the phone with you
From sunset to the new sunrise
He used to ask you out on dates
Anytime, anywhere, anyplace
He used to sit and stare at you
Just to smile at your beautiful face

You thought the world was spinning
Girlfriend, let him go
You thought he'd placed you on a star
Girlfriend, let him go
You thought he was the sun and moon
Girlfriend, let him go
You thought he'd never be too far
Please girlfriend, let him go

He used to bring you presents
Just a card or bear or kiss
He used to greet you with a hug
Now it's something that you miss
He used to make all time stand still
Just to be with you
Now he wishes you'd go to bed
So he can do what he wants to do

He makes it seem she's a friend to you
Girlfriend, let him go
He makes it seem innocent and sweet
Girlfriend, let him go
He shrugs phone calls and emails off
Girlfriend, let him go
He gives to you her special treats
Please girlfriend, let him go

Everything was supposed to be perfect
In spite of what was done
People think that growth has taken place
And it hasn't even yet begun
Trust is broken once again
And for a fact it's something you know
So do what's in your heart to do
And girlfriend, let him go