Alright - now we're alone I know you're expecting me To tell you all that I've been through Oh sorry, it takes so long And anyway, it's hurting me So don't ask, it might hurt you too Maybe I'm the fool To turn down the love you're offering Thanks - but love's a no (my baby) There's too much at stake It's too soon I know (my baby) And just too much to take Sometimes - I get scared Loving on my own again Some days I just want to cry Memories won't set me free Those memories of how it used to be Thanks - but love's a no (my baby) There's too much at stake It's too soon I know (my baby) And just too much to take No - it wasn't always like this I used to be the one who was smart I was a hard girl I couldn't get caught - I was strong Oh - but then I got hurt How I got hurt Oh darlin' - take a little time with me Darlin' - take a little time Just a little time One day - I don't know when Maybe we can try again Maybe all I need is time Hold me then say goodbye Don't hate me - for all the things I've said Thanks - but love's a no (my baby) There's too much at stake It's too soon I know (my baby) And just too much to take Oh darlin' take a little time with me Oh darlin' take a little time Just a little time Love's a no