I THREW AWAY THE KEY


by Ola Belle Reed


I locked a secret in my heart
And threw away the key.
Our love at last that I had found
It'll never, ever be.
I have a family of my own
While you are young and free.
I want to love you but I can't
I threw away the key.

I knew if I should have the chance
That I would hold you close.
I wouldn't want to let you go
No matter what the cost.
Right is right and wrong is wrong
And right I want to be.
My love for you is locked in my heart
I threw away the key.

I'm bound by ties that can't be broke
And yet it's plain to see.
I love you so I locked my heart
And threw away the key.