Is It Gone? (Acoustic Version)

Though sadness lies behind our eyes
At times we let it go
But never let it show
Will this sacrifice be my demise?
And will you ever know
How the world has lost its glow?

Though the pain had gone
I'm leading it on tonight
Tempting it with pieces of my past
When we're frail, we run
Before they can shine a light
How much longer will this winter last?

Is it gone if I just smile?
Is it gone if I forget it for a while?
I say I'm fine, too much is on the line
It's only gone if I let it go

Sometimes our dreams aren't what they seem
They come in shades of grey
How dark is hard to say
One day you'll look up and see the clock
That ticks your life away
And take on another day

And I catch myself
Repeating another smile
Only ever meant for fake displays
And I try to tell
That it'll be worth my while
Worth the tracks repeating on my face

Is it gone if I just smile?
Is it gone if I forget it for a while?
I say I'm fine, too much is on the line
It's only gone if I let it go
Go

It's only gone
When I realise there's nothing I can do
And let it go
'Till the strings are pulled by you

Is it gone if I don't cry?
Is it gone if I forgive?

Is it gone if I just smile?
Is it gone if I forget it for a while?
I say I'm fine, too much is on the line
It's only gone if I let it go