[Verse 1: R.L] To just act like We never were, to come around And not show hurt How dare we greet , by shaking hands Just months ago I was your man (I was your man) [R.L & Deborah] Verbally we agreed it was over, and we were through I'm trying to compose myself but I just can't get over you girl [Chorus: R.L.] We can't be friends (oh no, oh no, no, no,) We can't be friends (Deborah you know I can't go on being just your friend) We can't be friends Cause I'm still in love with you (yeah) [Verse 2: Deborah Cox] I went by mothers, saw your car there To her your still family, and it don't seem fair For everyone to just go on. I tried and I can't do it Cause I'm still torn [R.L. & Deborah Cox] I tried to think of you as just another love (another love) In past , that didn't last But it's not that simple baby [Chorus: Deborah Cox] We can't be friends (oh no,no,no) We can't be friends If we, if we can't be lovers We can't be friends Cause I'm still in love (D.C & R.L) You may see me staring or catch me in a daze May see me hang my head when you come my way Don't get to close to me and expect me and expect me to behave I might just still a kiss if you come near my face What I'm trying to say [Chorus w/ adlib] We can't be friends (Can you look me in the eyes and honestly Say you don't love me?) We can't be friends (Deborah you know, R.L. I know) We can't be friends (I'll never, ever find another love like you oh) I love you too much baby, I love you too much We can't be friends, I'm still in love with you