I WON'T CRY — Joni Mitchell

Where to begin to end uncertainty Do I leave silently or boldly say farewell How can I think of times that used to be And find the smile I need to wish you well

But I won't cry for dusty memories No I won't cry for dreams that couldn't be No I won't cry

The daffodils the sorry candlelight To buy my heart when loveless words were spoken Too many tears to welcome in the night Too many promises the days have broken

So I won't cry for kisses out of reach No I won't cry I'll practice what I preach And I won't cry

No flowers now no silly candle games Somehow my feet won't lead me to the doorway And so I stand and wonder who's to blame Waiting for one last word that calls to beg me stay

But I won't cry if that world never comes No I won't cry for now the story's done And I won't cry…goodbye