I can't see you if you are not there

Version A:

I can't see you if you are not there
can't fear you
no, that isn't fair.
Deny it,
but the reason's unclear.
If I still love you
and you are not here.
For my sake, now,
what would I dare
To lie and to try and compare.
Beliefs are like dusting,
they're often forgotten
And I can't see you if you are not there.

Version B:

I can't see you if you are not there
Can't love you
no, that isn't fair
if only because you still care
deny it:
but the reason's unclear.
if I can't see you,
are you still here?
For my sake, now,
what would I dare
to lie and to try and compare.
beliefs are like dusting,
they're often forgotten
And I can't see you
If you are not there.