I flew a white kerchief, though it didn’t fly far
It didn’t fly high enough for you to see
From the thrill of living on your own star
And that’s very far
The hard way is still a hard way to learn

I knew you were leaving, hoped you wouldn’t run far
At least not far enough for you to believe
In the thrill of somebody’s arms
And that’s very far
The hard way is still a hard way to learn

All of your reasons where sad but true
I was one too many in your spotlight for two
But I’d live it all over with all that I knew

I'm learning the hard way for you
Still learning the hard way for you
One day I’ll surrender my longing for you

I’ll cast off my burdens, my sorrow and chain
On the day that I'm over you
And that’s very far
The hard way is still a hard way to learn