[Verse 1]
Dark spots on the pages are marks of the love
That I tried to give but it wasn't enough
Why must we feel the truth through our eyes?
It feels like I've written you a hundred times before
'Cause I don't wanna cage your heart, I want it to soar
But it's engraved in your mind, that you must stand by my side

[Chorus]
But go 'head and leave me
I'm tellin' you, you should
She's gonna love you
Like I never could
Go 'head and leave me
Tear me apart
I'll tape up the pieces
Of my paper heart

[Verse 2]
You've been better to me than I ever deserved
And giving me love that I can't return
So I have to let go even though it hurts

[Chorus]
Go 'head and leave me
I'm tellin' you, you should
She's gonna love you
Like I never could
Go 'head and leave me
Tear me apart
I'll tape up the pieces
Of my paper heart
[Bridge]
I'm tryin' to give you heaven
By sayin' this farewell
I guess it's just the silver lining
Of what feels like hell

[Chorus]
Go 'head and leave me
I'm tellin' you, you should
She's gonna love you
Like I never could
Please just believe me
You've played your part
I can tape the pieces
Of my paper heart
Oh, I can tape the pieces
Of my paper heart