You are a splendid butterfly
It is your wings that make you beautiful
And I could make you fly away

But I could never make you stay
You said you were in love with me
Both of us know that that's impossible

And I could make you rue the day
But I could never make you stay


Not for all the tea in China
Not if I could sing like a bird
Not for all North Carolina

Not for all my little words
Not if I could write for you
The sweetest song you ever heard

It doesn't matter what I'll do
Not for all my little words


Now that you've made me want to die
You tell me that you're unboyfriendable
And I could make you pay and pay

But I could never make you stay