How Many Times

[Verse 1]

You used to tell me you loved me

You used to show me you cared

I used to be the one that you adored

But lately I don't feel you love me no more

[Pre-Chorus]

You see, I don't understand what's come over you

And I don't understand why I let you treat me so cruel

So tell me...

[Chorus]

How many times must I break down and cry?

I'm confused

My understanding was true love should never die

How many times will you kill me inside?

Any kind of fool should see the light

So why can't I? I-I-I-I

[Verse 2]

Time after time, I have tried and tried

To give you some space and some time

But no matter what I do it is never enough

You just refuse to try to do by me right

[Pre-Chorus]

Though I know I should leave

Something's got a hold on me

Can't seem to find the strength to set myself free

So tell me...

[Chorus]

How many times must I break down and cry?

I'm confused

My understanding was true love should never die

How many times will you kill me inside?

Any kind of fool should see the light

So why can't I? I-I-I-I-I

[Bridge]

I gave my heart and soul; I gave my all, you know

I deserve better, baby

Oh so much better, baby

You know it's just not fair

For you to act like you just don't care

For you to act like I've done something wrong

Boy, how could you dare

[Chorus]

How many times must I break down and cry?

(How many times must I break down and cry?)

I'm confused

My understanding was true love should never die

(My understanding, baby, was true love should never die)

How many times will you kill me inside?

(How many times will you plan to kill me inside?)

Any kind of fool should see the light

(Any kind of fool should see the light, why can't I?)

How many times must I break down and cry?

(How many times must I break down and cry?)

I'm confused

My understanding was true love should never die

(I'm confused, my understanding was true love should never die)

How many times will you kill me inside?

(How, how many, baby now?)

Any kind of fool should see the light

(Any kind of fool should see the light)

But why can't I?

[Outro]

You're wrong, you know it