I’ve been called unlucky
I’ve been called a fool
I’ve been called lonesome
And I’ve been crying for you
I’ve been called chaseman
And hangman, from the roof
‘Cause I’ve been looking out for somewhat
Who looks quite like you
Ain’t it true, when people call me a fool
Ain’t it true, ‘cause I’ve been out of a search, for you
I’ve been spending my life and dime
Around these parts of town
I’ve been called shameless
For running ‘round at night
I’ve been called breathless
For screaming out: “You’re Mine!”
I’ve been cold, away from home
And sleeping on the floor
Yes, I’ve been called many names
But I ain’t seen you name before
This town got the best of us
Or some I’m told
This time I’m gonna run
Let the story of our love be old
Now I’m growing tired
Of running around
I’ve seen the best of friends go by
There were hunted down
I have no wishes to complain
This town game me no sunshine and rain
After all
All I got was pain
So it's goodbye my loved ones
Something will remain
Perhaps this song, or something else
It wouldn’t be the same
Nothing will transpire
From the all the mounds I’ve seen
Nothing but a liar
And a pants chaser through the years
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