[ Willie Nelson & Kris Kristofferson ] I see nothing to be gained by explanations No need to try and say who's right or who was wrong No need to enter into lengthy dissertations To make a long story short she's gone I won't attempt to explain the things that happened To put in words why she's not here take too long It's all too far beyond the realm of understanding To make a long story short she's gone The way you look at me you don't believe she loved me But she once loved me with a love so sweet and strong And I won't try to give the reasons why I miss her so To make a long story short she's gone [ guitar ] The way you look at me... To make a long story short she's gone