Hi Sam,
I really love this song as well. I even did a cover of it for my wife on our honeymoon in Niagra Falls. Simple and elegant. I have a preference for uncomplicated lyrics, especially in the "love song" variety.
I am not ashamed to admit that I tried to emulate the feel and simplicity of this song with one of mine.(below)
Good discuss,
Rick

Why'd you run (c) Rick Goggin 2003
V1
I gave you all I had,
but it was not enough.
You broke my heart,you threw it all away.
You ran from love.
V2
Why'd you make me cry?
How could you be so rough?
After all, I begged you not to leave,
but you ran from love.
Ch
Oh baby,
why'd you leave me?
Why deceive me?
Why'd you run from love?
Br
When the nights get lonely,
I try to think of things that I should have done,
still, you run.
V3
I loved you honestly.
I never gave you up.
Loving you meant more to me than life,
but you ran from love.
Ch
Oh baby,
why'd you leave me?
Why deceive me?
Why'd you run from love?
Why'd you run from love?