When her high-heels hit the floor, let her go
When she says she's out to go, let her go
There's an unspoken rule, every man should know:
You can't hold her, if you can't let her go

When she needs time on her own, let her go
Though it means you'll be alone, let her go
Ask anyone who's tried it, they'll say it so:
You can't hold her, if you can't let her go

If you can't let her go,
How she's ever gonna know,
Just how much she needs you,
Just how much she means to you,
If you can't be that strong,
You're never gonna hold her
For very long

When you see her with somebody new, let her go
And if she ran in front of you, let her go
Even if it breaks your heart, don't let it show:
'cause you can't hold her, if you can't let her go

And if you can't hold her, let her go