[Verse 1]
You said you wasn't happy, all he do is get drunk and fight
I can't even show my love for you, we have to keep it out of sight
You told me to be still, that our day will come
I hang on to your words that we'll become one
[Chorus]
But I'm tired of sneaking around
I can't hold your hand when we go downtown
I'm tired of the secrecy
When will you tell him about me?
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
You said you'll leave him and I believed every lie
It's been three long years but I can't say goodbye
You said, “What about my kids? What are we gon' do?
He make all the money in the house, now you'll have to”
[Chorus]
But I'm tired of sneaking around
I can't hold your hand when we go downtown
I'm tired of the secrecy
When will you tell him about me?
(Tell him baby)
[Verse 3]
I'm not a begging man
But your indecision is messing with my plans
Baby, it's time for you to choose
So what you gon' do? Ooh
[Chorus]
But I'm tired of sneaking around
I can't hold your hand when we walk downtown
I'm tired of the secrecy
When will you tell him about me?
[Outro]
Will you tell him baby?
When will you tell him about me?
Tell him, baby
See, I'm ready for you
Are you ready for me?
I'm tired of living our love in the shadows
Tell him about me