[Chorus]
C G D
But then the voices say, "You are not the exception
C D G
You will never learn your lesson, foolish one
C
Stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love that ain't never gonna come
Am D
You will take the long way, you will take the long way down"
G
Foolish one
C
Stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love that ain't never gonna come
Am D
You will learn the hard way, instead of just walking out"
[Verse 3]
Em C
Now I'm sliding down the wall with my head in my hands
G D
Saying, "How could I not see the signs?"
Em
Oh, you haven't written me or called
C
But goodbye screaming in the silence
G D
And the voices in my head are telling me why
G
'Cause you got her on your arm and me in the wings
C
I'll get your longing glances but she'll get your ring
Am C G
And you will say you had the best of intentions
Am C D
And maybe I will finally learn my lesson
[Chorus]
G