I walked by the river Where we said good-bye Thought of your kisses And didn't even cry I'm getting better, I'm getting better I talked with an old friend He asked about you I managed to tell him With just a tear or two I'm getting better, I'm getting better I know, I'll never be the same I was standing too close to the flame But it doesn't hurt so much to hear your name I think I'll make it, I'm getting better I'm getting better, I'm getting better I know, I'll never be the same I was standing too close to the flame But it doesn't hurt so much to hear your name I think I'll make it, I'm getting better I'm getting better, I'm getting better