IF IT WASN'T FOR THE REASON THAT I LOVE YOU
(Roger Cooke / Roger Greenaway)

The Hollies - 1972
Miki Anthony - 1973


Another day gone and I think of you 
Wonder where you're going 
Wonder what you do 
without me 

A telephone call from a friend I know 
left me feeling bitter 
left me feeling so unhappy 

'Cos if you couldn't wait for 24 hours 
what good would telegrams and flowers do 

Chorus:
If it wasn't for the reason 
that I love you baby 
I wouldn't have another thing 
to say to you 

Might as well stay 
for a day or two 
Find another friend 
and have a drink or two 
to pass the time 

Talking over troubles 
in a whiskey daze 
a little drop of cognac 
helps a man to face the lonely times 

'Cause it's sad being home 
and I've given up trying 
I've got no lyin' 
that I wanna do 

Chorus 

Wish I could find a way 
Make up the words to say 
You cheated and you lied 
You took away the little pride 
I had inside 

Chorus