Stephen Sondheim
It Wasn’t Meant to Happen
[SALLY]
Well, my dear
Too bad
It wasn't meant to happen
No harm done—
How sad
It wasn't meant to happen

We had our little moment—
No, don't
Don't worry for me
I worry for you, dear

I want you to be
Happy...
Happy...

So, my dear
Good night
It wasn't meant to happen
Pleasant dreams...
I'll write...
It wasn't meant to happen

The candle wick was wet
The Champagne was flat
The timing was wrong
A little regret
And that's that—
I'll get along
We'll both get along
She said, as she exited, smiling
No, I mean it's a shame
But there's no one to blamе

And we've got to be strong
Shе said, as she thought of tomorrow—
No, it would have been fun
But it's over and done
Now I really must run

Well, my dear
Take care
It wasn't meant to happen
Yes, I know—
Unfair
It wasn't meant to happen
I guess...
God bless...
It seems—
Sweet dreams
Good try...
Goodbye...