TWO TEARS [Verse 1 — almost spoken] Two tears. Thought I had more. Held ’em so long. What for? My own words Playing back to me. Said I was fine. Let the record disagree. She knows that smile. I wear it well. She asks what’s wrong. I never tell. [Chorus] Two tears, That’s all it took. Closed my eyes, Let the song look. One fell, Then one again. For a little while, I could breathe again. Two tears. Both of ’em mine. Didn’t have to say I was fine. [Verse 2] First song. I remember him. Had a lot to say. Kept a lot held in. Still proud. Still hurts some. He didn’t know What I’d become. She rides for me. I know she does. Let her see Who that smile was. [Chorus] Two tears, That’s all it took. Closed my eyes, Let the song look. One fell, Then one again. For a little while, I could breathe again. Two tears. Both of ’em mine. Didn’t have to say I was fine. [Bridge — pull back to piano] Don’t know why I thought being strong Meant holding it in For so long. She asks what’s wrong. I let her stay. Don’t have the words. Don’t turn away. [Final chorus — soft harmonies] Two tears, That’s all it took. Closed my eyes, Let the song look. One fell, Then one again. Sat right here. Let the record spin. Two tears. Both of ’em mine. When I said “better,” I meant it this time. [Outro] Two tears. Thought I had more. I don’t have to Hold ’em anymore.
