He told you he loved you on the first date
That should’ve been your first clue that it was a mistake
And all that he tells you are nothing but lies
He always blows you off to hang out with all the guys
Why do you cry?
These silent tears at night
And I, don’t know why
Oh, why do you cry?
Why do you cry?
When you’re out in public with all of your friends
He treats you right, but it’s just pretend
And back home when it’s just him and you
Behind closed doors, no one knows the truth
Why do you cry?
These silent tears at night
When all you have to do is say goodbye?
All the times he left you alone
You didn’t even know when he would be home
Where was he at? Who was he with?
Why do you let him treat you like this?
Why do you cry?
These silent tears at night
When all you have to do is say goodbye?
Remember the first time you said he was wrong
Your face was all bruised, you said it was just a fall
You make excuses for all that he does
And when he hits you, how does that count as love?
And I don’t know why
You cry those tears at night
When all you have to do is say goodbye
Oh why do you stay?
Let me take you away, today
Oh he’s just a guy, why do you cry?
Oh I don’t know why
Why do you cry?
Composed & performed by Erin Campbell
(Writer’s Craft, 2005)