Lyrics:

Im Gonna Be Strong

Artist: Gene Pitney (peak Billboard position # 9 in 1964)
Words and Music by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

I can see youre slipping away from me
And youre so afraid Ill plead with you to stay
But Im gonna be strong and let you go your way

Our love is gone, theres no sense in holding on
cause your pity now would be too much to bear
So Im gonna be strong and pretend I dont care

Im gonna be strong and stand as tall as I can
Yes, Im gonna be strong and let you run along and take it like a man
When you say its the end Ill just hand you a line
Ill smile and say 'Dont you worry, Im fine'
And youll never know, darling, after you kiss me goodbye
How Ill break down and cryeye-eye-eye.

Transcribed by Ronald E. Hontz
ronhontz@worldnet.att.net