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Artist: B.J. Thomas
Canonical path: /bj-thomas/i-d-rather-be-lonely
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I'd Rather Be Lonely
Read I'd Rather Be Lonely lyrics by B.J. Thomas on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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I'd Rather Be Lonely
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I'd rather my doorbell didn't ring
Unless it's touched by your hand
Let my phone remain a silent thing
Cause no one I talk to understands
That since you've gone away from me
I-I-I-I don't care for memories
If I can't have your love
I 'd rather be lonely
I can't bare to walk down the street
That I used to walk with you
'Cause all the old friends that I meet
Tell me that true love will come through
I just can't seem to make them see
I-I-I-I don't want their sympathy
If I can't have your love
I'd rather be lonely
If I can't caress you tenderly
Please don't let the sunshine on me
If I can't have you're love
If I can't have you're love
If I can't have you're love
I'd rather be lonely
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