Stephen Sondheim
It Wasn’t Meant To Happen
[MAN]
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
[WOMAN]
We'll both get along

[MAN]
She said, as she exited, smiling

[WOMAN]
No, I mean it's a shame
But there's no one to blame
And we've got to be strong

[MAN]
She said, as she thought of tomorrow—

[WOMAN]
No, it would have been fun

[MAN]
But it's over and done

[WOMAN & MAN]
Now I really must run

[MAN]
Well, my dear
[WOMAN]
Take care

[MAN]
It wasn't meant to happen

[WOMAN]
Yes, I know—

[MAN]
Unfair

[WOMAN]
It wasn't meant to happen

[MAN]
I guess...

[WOMAN]
God bless...

[MAN]
It seems—

[WOMAN]
Sweet dreams
[MAN]
Good try...

[WOMAN & MAN]
Goodbye...