Couldn't I Just Tell You

[Verse 1] Keep your head and everything will be cool You didn't have to make me feel like a fool When I tried to say I feel the way that I do I want to talk with you And make it loud and clear Though you don't care to hear but [Chorus] Couldn't I just tell you the way I feel? I can't keep it bottled up inside And could we pretend that it's no big deal And there's really nothing left to hide? [Verse 2] Something sure doesn't seem right to me When you can turn your back whenever you please And you stroll away and calmly bid me adieu Why can't I talk with you And put it in your ear Though you don't care to hear but [Chorus] Couldn't I just tell you the way I feel? I can't keep it bottled up inside And could we pretend that it's no big deal And there's really nothing left to hide? [Bridge] (Hear me out, ooh) Why don't you lend me an ear (Hear me out, ooh) You got no reason to fear (Hear me out, ooh) I'll make it perfectly clear I love you [Guitar solo] [Verse 3] I don't come whining with my heart on my sleeve I'm not a coward, if that's what you believe And I'm not afraid but not ashamed if it's true I got to talk with you And then I'll make it clear Make it clear Make it clear [Outro - Chorus] Couldn't I just tell you the way I feel I can't keep it bottled up inside And could we pretend that it's no big deal And there's really nothing left to hide