"I'm Gonna Be Strong" lyrics

I can see
You're slippin' away from me
And you're so afraid
I'll plead with you to stay
But I'm gonna be strong
And let you go your way

Your love is gone
There's no sense in holdin' on
'Cause your pity now
Would be too much to bear
So, I'm gonna be strong
And pretend I don't care

I'm gonna be strong
And stand just as tall as I can
Yes, I'm gonna be strong
And you run along
And take it like a man

And when you say, "It's the end"
I'll just hand you a line
I'll smile and say
"Don't you worry, I'm fine"
And you'll never know, darlin'
After you've kissed me goodbye
I-I'll break down and cry