How many stories of heartache and deception Are tying up the lines down at suicide prevention I had to laugh when I heard the news Because everyone I know has been in my shoes I made the usual calls and I wrote a heartache letter Waiting on a word saying everything was better I followed you down, I took the train Why do you run why am I chasing you again? I don't want to hurt you I don't want to bring you down Sitting by the window watching miles go by Thinking now and then there's a fool such as I I wonder if we'll ever get it back I lean back listening to the rattling track I don't want to hurt you I don't want to bring you down How many stories of heartache and deception Are tying up the lines down at suicide prevention I bet you think you know how this one ends Look over here it's my train coming 'round the bend I don't want to hurt you I don't want to bring you down