" 'Cause we've ended as lovers" lyrics

Jeff Beck's sound and playing in this song are memorable, and I saw a comment, quote: "absolutely gorgeous solo that tells all the story. needs no lyrics".

However, to quote from "Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions":
"Sing. Chet was always singing! singing through the guitar! He stressed the importance of knowing the lyrics to the songs you play, , as this will help you create a more complete legato in your musical lines or phrases."
And the way Jeff plays this, I would be surprised if he wasn't aware of the complete song, the lyrics, and the pain in them.
The song was written as a very personal song by Stevie Wonder for his ex-wife Syreeta, who sang it on the Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta" album.
Watch the video clip here:
http://www.last.fm/music/Syreeta/_/Cause+we%27ve+ended+as+lovers

I find the unusual poetic phrasing to be unnatural and stilted, however the emotional feel of the song rescues it.

Sneaking kisses in the hall
Parting love notes are on the wall
Been each other's all and all each day
Lovers walking in the rain
So close we felt each other's pain
But now you say that love has died away

*'Cause we've ended now as lovers
Doesn't mean that we each other can't be friends
'Cause we've ended now as lovers
Does our love for one another have to end

I remember teaching you
On piano 'Tea for Two'
And how playing it wrong I kissed your hand
But when our love has gone and passed
Why does the good exceed the bad
Well that's one thing I'll never understand

'Cause I remember us at class
You were always the one to pass
And gave me answers right to see me through
But that was more than years ago
And who will love me I don't know
It's sad for sure but true it won't be you