I Don’t Wanna Be That Strong Patty Loveless

Almost nothing shakes me
I'll admit tonight I'm scared, scared to death
All this talk of leavin'
Walkin' away from love we've shared takes my breath
I could find the strength within myself

But I don't wanna be that strong
I don't wanna know that feeling
Of barely hanging on
While my broken heart is healing
I know the hands of time
Would hold me until all the hurt is gone
I could make it on my own
But I don't wanna be that strong

I could hold my head up
I could keep the tears inside for a while
Fill the anxious days
Somehow face the lonely nights for a while
When I need to I could even force a smile

But I don't wanna be that strong
I don't wanna know that feeling
Of barely hanging on
While my broken heart is healing
I know the hands of time
Would hold me until all the hurt is gone
I could make it on my own
But I don't wanna be that strong