Lyrics: Keith A. Wilkins
copyright © 2010, KAM Music Publishing

I’ve been hurt before so this is nothin’ new
thought that came to an end the day I met you
I’m no stranger to heartache, it’s all in my past
gettin’ used to the fact that love doesn’t last

So if you wanna leave then baby there’s the door
stop playing games with my heart if you don’t want it no more
so let’s stop pretending that things will be the same
oh girl, just stop playin’ games

(Chorus)
But baby don’t leave me this way
stop playin’ games with my heart if you're not gonna stay
baby don’t leave me this way
you can leave if you want but baby don’t leave me this way
no don’t leave me this way

Well I gave it all I had and I tried my best
but when all’s said and done I still failed your test
don’t know what you wanted, what more could I do
I think maybe it’s time that you find someone new

‘Cause I won’t play these games, no I won’t play no more
there’s nothin’ left to give you that I haven’t gave before
so let’s stop pretending ‘cause there’s nothin’ left to try
oh girl, let’s just say goodbye

(Chorus)
But baby don’t leave me this way
stop playin’ games with my heart if you're not gonna stay
baby don’t leave me this way
you can leave if you want but baby don’t leave me this way
no don’t leave me this way

Oh girl, let's just say goodbye

(Out-Chorus)
And baby don’t leave me this way
stop playin’ games with my heart if you're not gonna stay
baby don’t leave me this way
you can leave if you want but baby don’t leave me this way
don’t leave me this way