It’s a Shame

[Verse 1]
Took the long way home, I reckon
For a reason you omitted
But I guess you're right: you never really lied
Though I laid awake and worried
I wouldn't dare invent it
I just thought you needed space and you'd be fine

[Verse 2]
And in my frail attempt to conjure
Up a better way of dealin'
Had to figure out just how it all went wrong
Heard I cannot handle
And I lose myself still reelin'
'Cause you chewed me up to fuel my next sad song

[Chorus]
It's a shame things went this way
It's a shame you broke my heart
It's a shame this duet was doomed
Before our song could start

[Verse 3]
How many times I thought
Of tellin' you just how I feel
Not that I think it'd be met with remorse
And circle that we travel makes it hard for me to heal
But you won't see behind the smile I force

[Verse 4]
Yeah, the rumor is you're headed
To a stage with brighter lights
Well good for you, I'd like to see your name in bold
As for me, I'll put behind me
All the sad and sleepless nights
As I find my place and somethin' warm to hold

[Chorus]
It's a shame things went this way
It's a shame you broke my heart
It's a shame this duet was doomed
Before our song could start

[Chorus]
It's a shame things went this way (it's a shame)
It's a shame you broke my heart
It's a shame this duet was doomed (it's a shame)
Before our song could start
Yeah it's a shame this duet was doomed
Before our song could start