[Verse 1]
If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you
Not to go but to stay in my arms
Would you walk out the door
Like you did once before?

[Pre-Chorus]
This time be different
Please stay, don't go

[Chorus]
If I call out your name like a prayer
Would you leave me alone with my tears
Knowing I need you so?
Would you still turn and go?
This time be different
Please stay, don't go, please stay

[Verse 2]
I loved you before I even knew your name
I wanted to give you my heart
But when you came back after leaving me one time
Oh, I knew, oh, how I knew that the heartaches would start

[Verse 3]
If I called out your name like a song
That was written for you and you alone
Would you still hurt my pride?
Baby til, til I cried
[Chorus]
This time be different
Please stay, don't go, please stay
You know I'll always love you, darling
Please stay, don't go, please, please stay