The rumor going'round Is that I haven't shed a tear But don't they know you can't believe Everything you hear 'Cause ever since you left I've been a master of disguise I may be smiling on the outside But don't look into my eyes, 'cause... The inside story Is as clear as black and white I still dream about you When I turn out the lights The news out on the street Says you didn't break my heart But the inside story Is tearing me apart I thought maybe there was something wrong That we'd work out in time And looking back I can see I didn't read between the lines And now my pride helps me hide the pain So it's not written on my face When we pass I'll pretend your memory Was easy to erase, but... The inside story Is as clear as black and white I still dream about you When I turn out the lights The news out on the street Says you didn't break my heart But the inside story Is tearing me apart Oh, the inside story Is tearing me apart