I'm sick of counting all my ribs Hollow cheeks on paper thin Making sure I'm never fat So I can say that's beautiful Traded all my happiness For nothing but emptiness I'm body checking off the days Young and yet my body aches I don't know how much I can take I can't go on living this way It's time for her to fly away Sing something soft and slow A song that she used to know Lay her down in a bed of roses And make sure that lace dress fits Make sure her mama knows She's taking the pain when she goes It's only goodbye for a moment So go on and close that lid Say goodnight and just let her sleep No need to cry for the girl I used to be Make the coffin big enough To fit the boy she used to love Who never loved a half as much And tell her that her work is done Put the daisies on her chest And lay that girl to rest Sing something soft and slow A song that she used to know Lay her down in a bed of roses And make sure that lace dress fits Make sure her mama knows She's taking the pain when she goes It's only goodbye for a moment So go on and close that lid Say goodnight and just let her sleep No need to cry for the girl I used to be