Needles and Pins (Live at the Palladium, New York, NY, 12/31/79)

I saw her today, I saw her face

It was the face I loved, and I knew

I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray, that they go away

And still it begins, needles and pins

Because of all my pride, the tears I gotta hide

Oh I thought I was smart, I stole her heart

I didn't think I'd do, but now I see

She's worth to him than me, let her go ahead

Take his love instead, and one day she will see

Just how to say please, and get down on her knees

Oh that's how it begins, she'll feel those needle and pins

Hurtin' her, hurtin' her

Why can't stop, and tell myself I'm wrong, I'm wrong, so wrong

Why can't I stand up, and tell myself I'm strong

Because, saw her today, I saw her face

It was the face of love, and I knew

I had to run away

And get down on my knees and pray, that they go away

And still it begins, needles and pins

Because of all my pride, the tears I gotta hide